Chinese Journal of Applied Chemistry ›› 1997, Vol. 0 ›› Issue (2): 102-104.

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Synthesis and Degradation Behavior of Poly(DL-Lactide)for Ophthalmic Application

Zhuo Renxi1, Yin Chao1, Wu Yinnan1, Zhu Lei2, Zhen Shuiqing2   

  1. 1. Department of Chemistry, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430072;
    2. Xiehe Hospital, Tongji Medical University, Wuhan
  • Received:1996-08-18 Revised:1997-01-17 Published:1997-04-10 Online:1997-04-10

Abstract: The application of poly(DL-lactide)(PLA)as a biodegradable ophthalmic implant has been studied. The PLA was synthesized from DL-lactide by bulk ring opening polymerization initiated by stannous 2-ethylhexanoate. Both the pressure of polymerization system and the mole ratio of monomer to initiator showed a marked influence on the relative molecular weights of PLA. The in vitro and in vivo degradation of PLA has been investigated in 0.2 mol/L Na2HPO4 NaH2PO4 solution in rabbits eyes.

Key words: polylactide, synthesis, biodegradation, ophthalmic implant