Table 1. Physical properties of nanoparticles used for intravitreous implantation.
Material | Type | Wettability | Degradable | Size nm |
Buffered Salt Solution | Solution | Aqueous solution | NA | NA |
Poly (l-lactic) Acid | Polymeric | Hydrophobic | Yes | 143 |
Polystyrene | Polymeric | Hydrophobic | No | 100 |
Hyaluronic Acid | Polymeric | Hydrophilic | Yes | 200 |
Poly N-isopropyl acrylamide | Polymeric Hydrogel | Hydrophilic | No | 100 |