Traditional, unfairly forgotten, rarely used and promising drug delivery methods in ophthalmology: a clinical interpretation (part 1)

Abstract

Ocular targeted drug delivery is one of the most challenging tasks for pharmaceutical researchers and practical ophthalmologists. The possibilities of drug delivery to the eye are naturally determined by the anatomical structure of the eye and its physiological properties, which restrict the period when therapeutically required drug concentration could be maintained. Combined drug delivery schemes may, potentially, improve the patient’s acceptance of treatment, reduce side effects, increase efficacy, and eventually preserve vision.

Keywords

• anatomy and physiology of the eye
• ophthalmic drugs
• eye drops
• targeted delivery of drugs