Sanda JURJA1, Ticuta NEGREANU-PIRJOL2,7*, Ana Maria DASCALU3*, Bogdan-Stefan NEGREANU PIRJOL2,4, Rodica SIRBU5, Elena MOCANU6
Abstract. Modern surgical practice relies extensively on advanced biomaterials designed to fulfil distinct structural and biological functions. The eye surgery is no exception, as it likewise confronts similar material-related challenges. Over time, the biomaterials employed in the manufacture of intraocular and contact lenses have undergone continuous refinement, paralleling the increasing clinical demand for such devices. In this article, following a concise overview of the biomaterials commonly used in general and ophthalmic surgery, it present and analyse the findings of a study conducted over a two-year period on a cohort of 30 individuals who wore corrective contact lenses fabricated from various biomaterials available in Romania.
Keywords: biomaterials, eye, contact lenses, silicone hydrogels.
DOI 10.56082/annalsarscibio.2025.2.234
1 Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine, “Ovidius” University of Constanta, 1, University Alley, Campus, Building B, 900470 Constanta, Romania, (sanda.jurja@365.univ-ovidius.ro).
2 Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, “Ovidius” University of Constanta, 6, Capitan Aviator Al. Serbanescu Street, Campus, Building C, 900470 Constanta, Romania, (ticuta.negreanu@univ-ovidius.ro).
3 Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Carol Davila” of Bucharest, 8, Eroilor Sanitary Street, 050474 Bucharest, Romania, (ana.dascalu@umfcd.ro).
4 Institute of Doctoral Studies, Doctoral School of Pharmacy, ”Ovidius” University of Constanta, 58, Ioan Vodă Street, 900573 Constanta, Romania, (bogdan.negreanu@univ-ovidius.ro).
5 Doctoral School of Pharmacy, Organizing Institution for Doctoral University Studies, “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 37, Dionisie Lupu Street, 020021 Bucharest, România Bucharest, Romania (sirbu_27@yahoo.com).
6 Department of Public Health and Management, Faculty of Medicine, “Ovidius” University of Constanta, 1, University Alley, Campus, Building B, 900470 Constanta, Romania, (elena.mocanu@univ-ovidius.ro).
7 Academy of Romanian Scientists, Biological Sciences Section, 3, Ilfov Street, 050045 Bucharest, Romania (ticuta.negreanu@univ-ovidius.ro
*Corresponding author e-mail: ticuta.negreanu@univ-ovidius.ro; ana.dascalu@umfcd.ro
PUBLISHED in Annals Academy of Romanian Scientists Series on Biological Sciences, Volume 14 no 2, 2025