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Review
. 2024 Feb;41(2):203-222.
doi: 10.1007/s11095-024-03658-6. Epub 2024 Feb 9.

Progress in the Application of Microneedles in Eye Disorders and the Proposal of the Upgraded Microneedle with Spinule

Qiannan Yang  1 , Tingting Zhang  2   3   4   5 , Yujie Wu  2   3   4   5 , Qianyue Liang  1 , Wanqi Zhao  1 , Rui Liu  6   7   8   9 , Xin Jin  10
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Review

Progress in the Application of Microneedles in Eye Disorders and the Proposal of the Upgraded Microneedle with Spinule

Qiannan Yang et al. Pharm Res. 2024 Feb.

Abstract

Purpose: In the local administration methods for treating eye diseases, the application of microneedles has great potential due to the shortcomings of low efficacy and significant side effects of local administration preparations. This article provides ideas for the research on the application of ophthalmic microneedle in the treatment of eye diseases.

Results: This article analyzes the physiological structures of the eyes, ocular diseases and its existing ocular preparations in sequence. Finally, this article reviews the development and trends of ocular microneedles in recent years, and summarizes and discusses the drugs of ocular microneedles as well as the future directions of development. At the same time, according to the inspiration of previous work, the concept of "microneedle with spinule" is proposed for the first time, and its advantages and limitations are discussed in the article.

Conclusions: At present, the application of ocular microneedles still faces multiple challenges. The aspects of auxiliary devices, appearance, the properties of the matrix materials, and preparation technology of ophthalmic microneedle are crucial for their application in the treatment of eye diseases.

Keywords: eye disorders; microneedle with spinule; ocular preparations; ocular structure; ophthalmic microneedles.

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