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ABSTRACT:
SUBMITTER: Bachu RD
PROVIDER: S-EPMC5874841 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Feb
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
Pharmaceutics 20180227 1
Ocular drug delivery is challenging due to the presence of anatomical and physiological barriers. These barriers can affect drug entry into the eye following multiple routes of administration (e.g., topical, systemic, and injectable). Topical administration in the form of eye drops is preferred for treating anterior segment diseases, as it is convenient and provides local delivery of drugs. Major concerns with topical delivery include poor drug absorption and low bioavailability. To improve the ...[more]