Chapter 8. Antimicrobial Biomaterials in Ophthalmology

Abstract

We are familiar with the use of various ophthalmic biomaterials such as intraocular lenses and contact lenses. However, all these intraocular, periocular, and orbital biomaterials are subject to microbial colonisation and infections that are associated with increased morbidity and cost of ophthalmic care. Development of novel antimicrobial materials for the prevention of such infections is critical to safeguarding vision. In order to achieve this, several antimicrobial strategies have emerged and these are described in this chapter.