SurgiLux: A Novel Thin Film, Laser-Activated Bioadhesive for Corneal Repair

Abstract:

Laser activated SurgiLux^® technology was examined to determine its suitability as an ocular wound sealant. SurgiLux showed suitable strength and flexibility as well as moisture content for applications in the eye. In comparison to conventional microsuturing complemented with fibrin sealant, application of the SurgiLux technology was up to 5 times faster and the strength of the repaired wounds up to 7 times greater, with a 6 mm incision withstanding 235 mm Hg pressure compared to 120 mm Hg for sutures with fibrin.

• Periodical: Advanced Materials Research (Volume 506)
• Pages: 7-10
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMR.506.7
• Online since: April 2012
• Authors: K. Thomson, H. Marcal, J. Shabazi, S. Watson, D. Wakefield, L.J.R. Foster
• Keywords: Biopolymer, Chitosan, Indocyanine Green, IOP, Laser-Welding, Ntraocular Pressure, SurgiLux

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