Preventing Vision Loss from Blast Injuries with Regenerative Biomaterial

Abstract

Ocular trauma from blast injuries is a common and serious condition. We have identified thin silk film biomaterials which may be fabricated to allow for stabilization and healing of these injuries in the acute setting. We have identified critical parameters, including optimal curvature and dissolution rate, for the successful use of these silk bandages using animal models. Moreover, we have developed novel methods to impart these characteristics on the silk film bandages.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 2011
Accession Number
ADA591250

Entities

People

  • Denise Barbut

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Flow
  • Air Pressure
  • Bandages
  • Biomaterials
  • Blast Injuries
  • Boundaries
  • Burns
  • Chemical Burns
  • Debridement
  • Department Of Defense
  • Electronic Mail
  • Health Care
  • Health Services
  • Laser Eye Surgery
  • Materials
  • Standards
  • Wound Healing

Fields of Study

  • Medicine

Readers

  • Nanocomposite Materials Science
  • Neurotrauma and Rehabilitation Medicine.