The role of iontophoresis in ocular drug delivery.
Iontophoresis has been utilized in the field of ophthalmology for many years. Present application of this technique has diminished considerably and few clinicians are currently familiar with its use. This review aims to educate the reader regarding the essential features of this procedure and to discuss the past and future role of iontophoresis in ocular drug delivery.
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D000818:Animals; D000890:Anti-Infective Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage; D016503:Drug Delivery Systems; D005123:Eye / Q000378:metabolism*; D015817:Eye Infections / Q000188:drug therapy; D006801:Humans; D007478:Iontophoresis / Q000379:methods*; D009883:Ophthalmic Solutions / Q000008:administration & dosage*
D000890:Anti-Infective Agents; D009883:Ophthalmic Solutions