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  • Vitreous substitutes are needed for retinal disorders caused by trauma, disease, or surgery.
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  • To review the role of polymers and crosslinkers in developing hydrogel-based vitreous substitutes.
  • To explore how hydrogel components influence structure and function.
  • To discuss biocompatibility, tissue interaction, and future directions.

Main Methods:

  • Review of natural and synthetic polymers (e.g., hyaluronic acid, collagen, polyethylene glycol, polyvinyl alcohol).
  • Analysis of crosslinking methods (physical, chemical, enzymatic) for gelation control and mechanical strength.
  • Examination of hydrogel interactions with biological tissues for biocompatibility and repair.

Main Results:

  • Polymer selection is key to mimicking vitreous transparency and flexibility.
  • Crosslinking strategies optimize gelation and mechanical integrity.
  • Hydrogels demonstrate enhanced biocompatibility, cell growth, and tissue repair capabilities.

Conclusions:

  • Hydrogel-based vitreous substitutes show significant potential for treating vitreous injury.
  • Improvements in long-term stability and ocular tissue integration are areas for future research.
  • These substitutes can potentially improve surgical outcomes and restore vision.