About this Research Topic
Technological advances in ophthalmology are leading to new methods of patient care. Among the most promising technological developments in ophthalmology, there is the use of biocompatible scaffolds that allow custom structures to be implanted in the eye to promote healing, novel drug delivery systems that target specific cells in the eye and reduce the side effects of traditional delivery methods, or new diagnostic tools based on deep-learning algorithms to accurately detect and diagnose eye diseases. Methods are also being developed to measure or alter corneal biomechanics in vivo, which is critical for diagnosing and treating anterior segment diseases such as keratoconus. Integrating these technological developments into clinical devices has the potential to revolutionize the field of ophthalmology and improve patient outcomes. The proposed Research Topic of Frontiers in Medicine provides a platform for discussion of these latest technological applications and encourages further collaboration in developing new and better methods of patient care. Integrating these technological developments into clinical devices has the potential to revolutionize the field of ophthalmology and improve patient outcomes.
The goal of this Research Topic is to give an overview of the latest technological advances that represent the next generation of treatments in ophthalmology. Key technological applications for the next decade are targeted, such as 3D-printed biocompatible scaffolds, microelectronic devices, drug delivery systems, new diagnostic tools based on deep learning and modeling, and clinical devices to measure and modify corneal biomechanics in vivo. This Research Topic will showcase these technological advancements to the ophthalmology community and encourage research and collaboration between various fields to develop newer and better methods of patient care. Overall, the goal is to demonstrate how integrating these technical developments into clinical devices can revolutionize the field of ophthalmology and improve patient outcomes in the coming years.
Researchers are encouraged to submit original research articles relevant to this article collection. Systematic reviews focusing on either the anterior segment, crystalline, or retina, as well as methods are also welcome. This Research Topic will cover the following areas of interest:
• Materials: the focus of this area is on recent advances in biomaterials used in ophthalmology, and various applications from bioprinting to produce grafts to new developments in hydrogels or new biocompatible materials (e.g., graphene or combinations)
• Devices and clinical diagnosis: the focus of this area is on the latest advances in ophthalmic devices, from drug-releasing systems to new imaging systems or retinal prostheses to restore vision. Also, recent advances in machine learning applications to improve clinical diagnosis or combined advanced software applications to improve surgical planning are also welcome
• Treatments: recent advances and trends in the areas of (i) anterior and posterior segment surgical treatments or external eye surgeries such as strabismus, (ii) therapeutic treatments, (iii) new drugs for the treatment of eye diseases, (iv) biomarkers for early diagnosis of eye diseases
• Other: any work related to ophthalmology with high societal and medical potential that does not fit into the previous topics but may be of interest (e.g., nanoparticles or proton treatments)
The goal of this Research Topic is to give an overview of the latest technological advances that represent the next generation of treatments in ophthalmology. Key technological applications for the next decade are targeted, such as 3D-printed biocompatible scaffolds, microelectronic devices, drug delivery systems, new diagnostic tools based on deep learning and modeling, and clinical devices to measure and modify corneal biomechanics in vivo. This Research Topic will showcase these technological advancements to the ophthalmology community and encourage research and collaboration between various fields to develop newer and better methods of patient care. Overall, the goal is to demonstrate how integrating these technical developments into clinical devices can revolutionize the field of ophthalmology and improve patient outcomes in the coming years.
Researchers are encouraged to submit original research articles relevant to this article collection. Systematic reviews focusing on either the anterior segment, crystalline, or retina, as well as methods are also welcome. This Research Topic will cover the following areas of interest:
• Materials: the focus of this area is on recent advances in biomaterials used in ophthalmology, and various applications from bioprinting to produce grafts to new developments in hydrogels or new biocompatible materials (e.g., graphene or combinations)
• Devices and clinical diagnosis: the focus of this area is on the latest advances in ophthalmic devices, from drug-releasing systems to new imaging systems or retinal prostheses to restore vision. Also, recent advances in machine learning applications to improve clinical diagnosis or combined advanced software applications to improve surgical planning are also welcome
• Treatments: recent advances and trends in the areas of (i) anterior and posterior segment surgical treatments or external eye surgeries such as strabismus, (ii) therapeutic treatments, (iii) new drugs for the treatment of eye diseases, (iv) biomarkers for early diagnosis of eye diseases
• Other: any work related to ophthalmology with high societal and medical potential that does not fit into the previous topics but may be of interest (e.g., nanoparticles or proton treatments)
Keywords: ophthalmology, ocular biomechanics, medical devices, biomaterials, anterior segment, retina, prosthesis, clinical planning, crystalline lens, image analysis, artificial intelligence, ocular fluid dynamics, tissue engineering, hydrogels
Important Note: All contributions to this Research Topic must be within the scope of the section and journal to which they are submitted, as defined in their mission statements. Frontiers reserves the right to guide an out-of-scope manuscript to a more suitable section or journal at any stage of peer review.
