Coated Microneedles for Drug Delivery to the Eye

2007275 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Jason Jiang · Emory University

Harvinder Singh Gill · The Wallace H. Coulter Department of Biomedical Engineering

Deepta Ghate · Emory University

Bernard E. McCarey · Emory University

Samir R. Patel

Henry F. Edelhauser · Emory University

Mark R. Prausnitz

Abstract

This study demonstrated for the first time that coated microneedles can deliver drugs into the eye via intrascleral and intracorneal routes. This minimally invasive approach may avoid the complications associated with intraocular injection and systemic administration.

Topics & Keywords

Advancements in Transdermal Drug Delivery Ocular Surface and Contact Lens Advanced Drug Delivery Systems

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science

Volume 48, Issue 9, pp. 4038-4038

DOI: 10.1167/iovs.07-0066

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