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<mark>Journal publication date</mark> | 31/08/2023 |
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<mark>Journal</mark> | Drug Delivery and Translational Research |
Issue number | 8 |
Volume | 13 |
Number of pages | 24 |
Pages (from-to) | 2159-2182 |
Publication Status | Published |
Early online date | 24/06/22 |
<mark>Original language</mark> | English |
Light-responsive biomaterials can be used for the delivery of therapeutic drugs and nucleic acids, where the tunable/precise delivery of payload highlights the potential of such biomaterials for treating a variety of conditions. The translucency of eyes and advances of laser technology in ophthalmology make light-responsive delivery of drugs feasible. Importantly, light can be applied in a non-invasive fashion; therefore, light-triggered drug delivery systems have great potential for clinical impact. This review will examine various types of light-responsive polymers and the chemistry that underpins their application as ophthalmic drug delivery systems. Graphical abstract: [Figure not available: see fulltext.].