Dextran Sulfate Polymer Wafer Promotes Corneal Wound Healing

• Main Authors: Remya Ammassam Veettil (Author), Daniela C. Marcano (Author), Xiaoyong Yuan (Author), Mahira Zaheer (Author), Aparna Adumbumkulath (Author), Richard Lee (Author), Lucas C. Isenhart (Author), Nicole Soriano (Author), Kirti Mhatre (Author), Robiya Joseph (Author), Sendurai A. Mani (Author), Crystal S. Shin (Author), Ghanashyam Acharya (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: MDPI AG, 2021-10-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Eye injuries due to corneal abrasions, chemical spills, penetrating wounds, and microbial infections cause corneal scarring and opacification that result in impaired vision or blindness. However, presently available eye drop formulations of anti-inflammatory and antibiotic drugs are not effective du...