Abstract
The more important aspects of the behavior of drugs in the tear film and after penetration into the eye are described. The kinetics of lipophilic molecules is differentiated from that of hydrophilic. The importance of the lens as a reservoir is suggested.
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Maurice, D.M. (1987). Kinetics of Topically Applied Ophthalmic Drugs. In: Saettone, M.F., Bucci, M., Speiser, P. (eds) Ophthalmic Drug Delivery. FIDIA Research Series, vol 11. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4757-4175-9_3
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