Reversible grafting of antibiotics onto contact lens mediated by labile chemical bonds for smart prevention and treatment of corneal bacterial infections

Eye trauma, decreased immunity, and contact lens wear often cause serious bacterial infections and irreversible corneal damage. To realize the responsive release of antibiotics such as gentamicin sulfate (GS), a novel antibacterial contact lens was constructed through self-assembly of antibiotics loaded ADA-GS/PEI (polyethyleneimine) multilayer films on the surface. Both in vitro and in vivo antibacterial tests demonstrated high efficient and fast antibacterial property based on the smart responsive to bacterial infections and reversible drug loading and release.