Eye patches loaded with tiny needles offer new treatment for eye diseases

Aging and prolonged use of contact lenses can cause eye diseases like glaucoma, macular degeneration, and corneal neovascularization. Common treatment methods such as eye drops require repetitive application because the cornea (the outer protective barrier of the eye) prevents more than 95% of the drugs from being absorbed. In addition, the drugs can be quickly washed out by tears, which is not ideal for treating … Continue reading Eye patches loaded with tiny needles offer new treatment for eye diseases