Scientists have developed an eye patch that uses detachable, biodegradable microneedles to deliver ocular drugs.
Tests on mice with induced corneal neovascularisation showed that a single application of the patch was 90 per cent more effective in alleviating the condition than applying a single eye drop with 10 times more drug content.
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The College of Optometrists has launched a CPD course helping eye care professionals use Artificial Intelligence (AI) safely for everyday practice admin tasks.