Ocular Drug Delivery System
A special issue of Pharmaceutics (ISSN 1999-4923). This special issue belongs to the section "Drug Delivery and Controlled Release".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 January 2026 | Viewed by 25
Special Issue Editors
Interests: ocular drug delivery; tear biomarkers; biomaterials
Interests: drug delivery systems; nanoparticles; biodegradable nanoparticles; neurodegenerative diseases; ocular drug delivery
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue on ocular drug delivery systems delves into the advancements and challenges in developing effective methods for treating several ocular diseases. Delivering drugs to the eye is fraught with difficulties due to its complex anatomical and physiological barriers, which hinder the delivery of therapeutic agents in adequate concentrations and for sufficient durations. This Special Issue aims to spotlight innovations that address these barriers, focusing on improving bioavailability, enhancing drug stability, and ensuring targeted delivery to specific ocular tissues. Recent progress in ocular drug delivery systems, including non-invasive and minimally invasive approaches, offers new hope for better patient outcomes. This Special Issue will cover cutting-edge developments in the field, from advanced materials for drug formulation to novel delivery methods, such as sustained-release systems, gene therapy, and retinal drug delivery. Research on diseases like age-related macular degeneration (AMD), glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, and dry eye syndrome will also be explored, with emphasis on the need for personalized treatments that reduce side effects and improve patient compliance. This Special Issue invites the submission of high-quality research and review articles that address both basic science and clinical translation in ocular drug delivery. Its contributions will range from basic research on delivery mechanisms to translational studies and clinical applications, reflecting the interdisciplinary nature of this vital field in ophthalmology.
Dr. Xin Fan
Prof. Dr. Elena Sánchez-López
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- drug delivery
- nanoparticles
- controlled release
- hydrogels
- liposomes
- microneedle arrays
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