European Journal of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences

3D PRINTING IN OPHTHALMOLOGY

Yelkote Priyanka Dayanand*, Sameer Shafi, Ghodake Vaishnavi S., Rudrurkar Muktai N., Phulari Madhuri M. and Sante Rohini U.

ABSTRACT

The technique of 3D Printing was invented thirty years ago, but its use in healthcare has become more prevalent in
recent years. It offers a cost-effective way to create model implants that aid in the understanding of human
anatomy and diseases, and can be used for organ transplants, surgical planning, and advanced drug delivery
systems. This technology can also be customized for individual patients to provide tailored treatment options. In
ophthalmology, 3D bioPrinting offers new therapeutic opportunities for various eye conditions. This review paper
examines the many benefits and applications of 3D printing in treating ocular conditions such as cornea,
glaucoma, retina, lids, and orbits. The vast market for 3D Printing makes it worth exploring, particularly its role in
ocular drug delivery systems. This review will cover the problems with traditional delivery methods, the different
types of 3D bioPrinting, and its applications in ocular drug delivery, the challenges associated with it, patents, and
market trends.

Keywords: Model Implant, Organ Transplant, Surgical Planning, Ophthalmology, BioPrinting etc.