Diabetic eye: associated diseases, drugs in clinic, and role of self-assembled carriers in topical treatment
Axel Kattar, Ángel Concheiro, Carmen Alvarez‐Lorenzo
Abstract
: Self-assembled carriers are being shown useful for efficient delivery of not only a variety of small drugs but also macromolecules (e.g. antibodies) and genes. Successful design of drug carriers may offer alternatives to intraocular injections and improve the treatment of both anterior and posterior segments diabetic eye diseases.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineDiabetic retinopathyNiosomeClinical trialCataractsDrugGlaucomaPharmacologyMacular edemaOphthalmologyDiabetes mellitusIntensive care medicinePathologyRetinalEndocrinologyBiologyGeneticsVesicleMembraneAdvanced Drug Delivery SystemsOcular Surface and Contact LensAdvancements in Transdermal Drug Delivery