Advances in Ocular Biomaterials and Delivery Systems
- 1st Edition - November 2, 2026
- Latest edition
- Editors: Katelyn Swindle-Reilly, Hu Yang
- Language: English
Advances in Ocular Biomaterials and Delivery Systems provides a focused look at key ocular biomaterials and the latest advances in drug and gene delivery for ophthalmic applic… Read more
Description
Description
Advances in Ocular Biomaterials and Delivery Systems provides a focused look at key ocular biomaterials and the latest advances in drug and gene delivery for ophthalmic applications, covering their use in ocular implants, medical devices, and targeted delivery systems. The benefits and challenges of select biomaterials are assessed, including hydrogels, nanoemulsions, and polymers, aiding materials selection for improved outcomes. Practical applications are detailed, such as the use of nanoformulations, contact lenses, corneal implants, and intravitreal injections, as well as the development of eye drops and other formulations targeting the anterior and posterior chambers, such as the cornea, retina, and optic nerve.
With a clear emphasis on translating research into clinical practice, this book is essential for those working on the forefront of novel biomaterials for vision care and ocular disease therapy.
With a clear emphasis on translating research into clinical practice, this book is essential for those working on the forefront of novel biomaterials for vision care and ocular disease therapy.
Key features
Key features
- Includes detailed case studies of commercially available ocular biomaterial systems and devices, offering practical insights
- Details emerging trends, future research directions, and technological advances in gene and drug delivery systems in ophthalmology
- Highlights translational importance, including pre-clinical and clinical considerations for novel ocular delivery biomaterials and platforms
Readership
Readership
Researchers and academics in the fields of biomaterials, ophthalmology, and pharmaceutical science
Table of contents
Table of contents
1. Introduction
2. Innovation Milestones in the History of Biomaterials in Ophthalmology (1789 to 1991)
3. Polymeric materials for ophthalmic applications
4. Evolution of ophthalmic drug delivery by contact lenses
5. Biomaterials approaches for vitreous substitutes and implants
6. Outline: Biomaterials Approaches to Ocular Gene Delivery
7. Microneedle-based drug delivery systems for the treatment of ocular diseases
8. Novel delivery for diabetic retinopathy and macular degeneration
9. Nanomedicine for posterior degenerative, neovascular, and inflammatory ocular disorders
10. Supramolecular assembly of nanomedicine in the diagnosis and treatment of ocular diseases: from drug design to applied research
11. Drug delivery systems for glaucoma
12. Ocular Hypertension Glaucoma Model and Normal Tension Glaucoma Model
13. New glaucoma model for testing drug delivery systems
14. Future perspectives and clinical translation
2. Innovation Milestones in the History of Biomaterials in Ophthalmology (1789 to 1991)
3. Polymeric materials for ophthalmic applications
4. Evolution of ophthalmic drug delivery by contact lenses
5. Biomaterials approaches for vitreous substitutes and implants
6. Outline: Biomaterials Approaches to Ocular Gene Delivery
7. Microneedle-based drug delivery systems for the treatment of ocular diseases
8. Novel delivery for diabetic retinopathy and macular degeneration
9. Nanomedicine for posterior degenerative, neovascular, and inflammatory ocular disorders
10. Supramolecular assembly of nanomedicine in the diagnosis and treatment of ocular diseases: from drug design to applied research
11. Drug delivery systems for glaucoma
12. Ocular Hypertension Glaucoma Model and Normal Tension Glaucoma Model
13. New glaucoma model for testing drug delivery systems
14. Future perspectives and clinical translation
Product details
Product details
- Edition: 1
- Latest edition
- Published: November 2, 2026
- Language: English
About the editors
About the editors
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Katelyn Swindle-Reilly
Dr Katelyn Swindle-Reilly is an Associate Professor and College of Engineering Innovation Scholar, The Ohio State University, Ohio, USA. She is tenured faculty with appointments in Biomedical Engineering, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, and Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences at The Ohio State University. She has degrees in Chemical Engineering, with a B.S. from Georgia Institute of Technology, and M.S. and Ph.D. from Washington University in St. Louis. She has managed multiple research projects from initial research phase through manufacturing and regulatory approval, including serving as Chief Technology Officer of an ophthalmic startup company. Dr. Swindle-Reilly’s research lab focuses on the design of polymeric biomaterials for soft tissue repair and drug delivery with focused applications in ophthalmology.
Affiliations and expertise
The Ohio State University, Ohio, USAHY
Hu Yang
Dr. Hu Yang is the Department Chair and Professor in the Linda and Bipin Doshi Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering at Missouri University of Science and Technology, Rolla, Missouri (Missouri S&T), USA, where he also holds the Linda and Bipin Doshi Endowed Chair position. Prior to joining Missouri S&T in 2020, he was a professor at Virginia Commonwealth University and held the Qimonda Endowed Chair Professorship with appointments with chemical and life science engineering, biomedical engineering, and pharmaceutics since 2005. Dr. Yang earned his Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Akron in 2004, followed by postdoctoral training in pharmaceutical sciences at the University of Wisconsin-Madison from 2004 to 2005. Dr. Yang’s research is dedicated to developing advanced drug and gene delivery systems that enhance therapeutic effectiveness and improve patient compliance while also promoting translational and convergent research and education. His research has attracted substantial funding from agencies like the NIH, NSF, and USDA, totaling $24 million in roles as PI or Co-PI/I. Dr. Yang has published 110 peer-reviewed articles (h-index 43), received five patents, and he has been recognized in the Stanford Report (Elsevier) as one of the top 2% most-cited scientists in biomedical engineering for his career impact.
Affiliations and expertise
Linda and Bipin Doshi Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering, Missouri University of Science and Technology, Rolla, Missouri, USA