151. Fabrication of Nanopatterns on a Curved Polymer Cornea Device
- Author
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Li, Calvin, Ramales, Cesar D., Chough, Heejun, Tran, Brendon B., and Yang, Mai T.
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Cornea ,Cornea Transplant ,Keratoprosthesis ,Kpro ,Nanostructure ,Nano ,Patterns ,Implants ,Reverse Nanoimprint Lithography ,poster ,UCI Dean's Choice Award 2018 - Abstract
Background: Corneal afflictions may result in blurred vision, but in severe cases it can cause complete vision loss. In many cases, sight can be restored through a corneal transplant using donor tissues. The problem with transplantation by using donor tissues is the lack of cornea tissues available and a risk of rejection. NanoCurv Impressions has developed a one-piece state of the art artificial corneal device with nanopattern technology. Research is in progress to validate the efficacy of the nanostructures which should improve device integration and prevent infections.
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- 2018