Development of an Ocular Adhesive Film with Local Drug Delivery to Prevent Infection and Inflammation in Corneal Wounds.

Funding Activity

Website
http://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/GNT1067749

Funding Status
Closed

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Funded Activity Summary

Corneal wounds and surgery are often accompanied by topical treatments to prevent infection and inflammation. The project will provide an innovative solution with a versatile, easy-to-use device that seals wounds without stitches while delivering the necessary drugs directly to the wound site. This versatile technology will prevent infection and inflammation, provide relief and encourage wound healing. It will be a world's first that will save treatment costs, reduce pain and save sight.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 01-01-2014

End Date: 01-01-2018

Funding Scheme: Project Grants

Funding Amount: $370,915.00

Funder: National Health and Medical Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Ophthalmology

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

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Other Keywords

antibiotic use | corneal wound healing | drug delivery systems | keratitis | laser

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