Recent advances in thermogels for the management of diabetic ocular complications
Nicholas Wei Xun Ong, B S Sim, Jun Jie Chang, Joey Hui Min Wong, Xian Jun Loh, Rubayn Goh
Abstract
Diabetes when left untreated can lead to various complications in the eye – at its most severe, leading to vision loss. Injectable thermogels provide a minimally-invasive platform that facilitates the treatment and recovery of these patients.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineDiabetes mellitusOphthalmologySurgeryIntensive care medicineEndocrinologyOcular Surface and Contact LensCorneal Surgery and TreatmentsAdvanced Glycation End Products research