Open AccessThe evolution of tear substitutes: from saline solutions to cationic nanoemulsion
Author(s) -
Aleksander Vladimirovich Vokhmyakov
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
oftalʹmologičeskie vedomosti
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2412-5423
pISSN - 1998-7102
DOI - 10.17816/ov2014141-46
Subject(s) - contact lens , mucoadhesion , artificial tears , tears , contact angle , materials science , ophthalmology , nanotechnology , surgery , medicine , composite material , drug delivery , drug carrier
The article defines the milestones of the development of the main types of artificial tears, describes characteristics and benefits of the new tear substitute Cationorm® based on Novasorb® technology: electrostatic mucoadhesion, rapid and optimal spreading, and long time of contact with the ocular surface, favorable action on all tear film layers, osmoregulation, compatibility with different contact lens types, and prolonged clinical efficacy.