Thus, a group of scientists led by Prof. Oliver Lieleg, professor for Biomechanics and head of the «Biopolymers and Bio-Interfaces» lab at the Munich School of BioEngineering, had the idea to apply the missing
mucin directly to the contact lens.
«In the future, the repair molecules could be applied through a spray or eye drops to regenerate
the mucins directly on the mucus membranes.»
Not exact matches
Mucin, on the other hand, adheres
directly to the contact lens, thus providing the eye with long - term protection.