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ReviewPharmaceutics2026

Intraocular Lens Modifications for Postoperative Complication Prevention: Advances in Surface Engineering, Drug Delivery, and Photo-Responsive Strategies.

Meitong Lin, Wenlu Yu, Ke Zhang, Jiayi Wu, Xingtong Chen, Yuke Pan, Yujie Tian, Liangjia Zeng, Haorui Yuan, Xiaofei Hu and 1 more

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Review in Pharmaceutics, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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11 authors.

Meitong LinState Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510060, China.
Wenlu YuState Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510060, China.
Ke ZhangZhongshan School of Medicine, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510060, China.ORCID 0009-0007-9623-0378
Jiayi WuZhongshan School of Medicine, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510060, China.
Xingtong ChenZhongshan School of Medicine, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510060, China.
Yuke PanState Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510060, China.
Yujie TianState Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510060, China.
Liangjia ZengState Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510060, China.
Haorui YuanState Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510060, China.
Xiaofei HuState Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510060, China.
Xuhua TanState Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510060, China.ORCID 0000-0001-6929-1991

Funding

Guangzhou Major Difficult and Rare Diseases Project 2024MDRD05National Natural Science Foundation of China 82571189Natural Science Foundation of Guangdong 2025A1515012910
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Cataract remains the preeminent cause of reversible blindness globally, with cataract extraction and intraocular lens (IOL) implantation serving as the definitive surgical intervention. Nevertheless, its long-term efficacy is undermined by formidable postoperative complications, specifically posterior capsule opacification (PCO) and endophthalmitis, which necessitate effective prophylactic strategies. IOL modification has emerged as a pivotal paradigm to effectively mitigate these complications. Current approaches encompass surface modification, drug delivery IOLs, and photo-responsive IOLs. Driven by the rapid interdisciplinary convergence of materials science, ophthalmology and pharmacology, the field has also evolved to have combined modification strategies and multifunctional systems. This review provides a comprehensive overview of the recent progress in IOL modification for postoperative complication prophylaxis. By categorizing recent advancements into three major types-surface modification, drug delivery systems, and photo-responsive IOLs-we critically evaluate their mechanisms, advantages, and limitations. Furthermore, we offer strategic insights to accelerate the development of IOL modification and bridge the gap between innovation and clinical translation.

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bio-instructive deliverydrug deliveryendophthalmitisintraocular lensIOL modificationnano-engineered drug deliveryphoto-responsive IOLposterior capsular opacificationsurface modification

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PMID42198309
PMCPMC13211228

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