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Interrante, C G

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“…In physics, the weight of an object is the force acting on the object due to gravity [ 50 , 51 ]. Buoyancy (also known as the buoyant force) is the force exerted on an object that is wholly or partly immersed in a fluid.…”

Section: Physical Properties Of the Currently Available Vitreous Subs...mentioning

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Vitreous Substitutes from Bench to the Operating Room in a Translational Approach: Review and Future Endeavors in Vitreoretinal Surgery

Josifovska

Boix‐Lemonche

et al. 2023

IJMS

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Vitreous substitutes are indispensable tools in vitreoretinal surgery. The two crucial functions of these substitutes are their ability to displace intravitreal fluid from the retinal surface and to allow the retina to adhere to the retinal pigment epithelium. Today, vitreoretinal surgeons can choose among a plethora of vitreous tamponades, and the tamponade of choice might be difficult to determine in the ever-expanding range of possibilities for a favorable outcome. The currently available vitreous substitutes have disadvantages that need to be addressed to improve the surgical outcome achievable today. Herein, the fundamental physical and chemical proprieties of all vitreous substitutes are reported, and their use and clinical applications are described alongside some surgical techniques of intra-operative manipulation. The major upcoming developments in vitreous substitutes are extensively discussed, keeping a translational perspective throughout. Conclusions on future perspectives are derived through an in-depth analysis of what is lacking today in terms of desired outcomes and biomaterials technology.

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Section: Physical Properties Of the Currently Available Vitreous Subs...mentioning

confidence: 99%