Design Characteristics of a Neoteric, Superhydrophilic, Mechanically Robust Hydrogel Engineered To Limit Fouling in the Ocular Environment

• Onyinye J. Uwaezuoke,
• Pradeep Kumar,
• Lisa C. du Toit,
• Naseer Ally,
• Yahya E. Choonara

Affiliations

Onyinye J. Uwaezuoke

Wits Advanced Drug Delivery Platform Research Unit, School of Therapeutic Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa

Pradeep Kumar

Wits Advanced Drug Delivery Platform Research Unit, School of Therapeutic Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa

Lisa C. du Toit

Wits Advanced Drug Delivery Platform Research Unit, School of Therapeutic Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa

Naseer Ally

Department of Neurosciences, Division of Ophthalmology, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa

Yahya E. Choonara

Wits Advanced Drug Delivery Platform Research Unit, School of Therapeutic Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa