Vitreous Substitutes: Challenges and Directions

Overview

Journal Int J Ophthalmol

Specialty Ophthalmology

Date 2015 Jun 19

PMID 26085987

Citations 18

Authors

Qian-Ying Gao

Yue Fu

Yan-Nian Hui

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Abstract

The natural vitreous body has a fine structure and complex functions. The imitation of the natural vitreous body by vitreous substitutes is a challenging work for both researchers and ophthalmologists. Gases, silicone oil, heavy silicone oil and hydrogels, particularly the former two vitreous substitutes are clinically widely used with certain complications. Those, however, are not real artificial vitreous due to lack of structure and function like the natural vitreous body. This article reviews the situations, challenges, and future directions in the development of vitreous substitutes, particularly the experimental and clinical use of a new artificial foldable capsular vitreous body.

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