Development of viscoelastic probes for understanding the mechanism of presbyopia

V. Nathan Ravi

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Abstract

An ideal viscoelastic probe should be biologically inert, its precursor should be easily introduced into the bag with minimum disruption of the lens capsule, be optically clear, be able to gel rapidly when initiated under physiological conditions, and be capable of exhibiting a range of viscoelastic properties. Using group contribution theory, several potential candidates have been identified. One of these is polyethyleneglycol (PEG). PEG is largely considered for such application because it is inert, nonionic, hydrophilic, easily derivatized, and its multiacrylate derivative could be cross-linked with visible light.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)134-135
Number of pages2
JournalPolymeric Materials Science and Engineering, Proceedings of the ACS Division of Polymeric Materials Science and Engineering
Volume76
StatePublished - Jan 1 1997
EventProceedings of the 1997 Spring ACS Meeting - San Francisco, CA, USA
Duration: Apr 13 1997Apr 17 1997

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