New Hydrogel (left) and Conventional Gel (right) Administered to Rabbits' Eyes (IMAGE)

University of Tokyo

New Hydrogel (left) and Conventional Gel (right) Administered to Rabbits' Eyes

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The oligo-TetraPEG hydrogel remains transparent, while conventional gels turn opaque or cloudy over time. Scientists demonstrated the long-term safety of the hydrogel, which was injected into rabbit eyes after removal of their vitreous, and observing no side effects or rejection by the body for over a year. The researchers also successfully treated retinal detachment by injecting the gel into rabbit eyes.

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2017 Takamasa Sakai.

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