ABSTRACT Non-infectious uveitis is a major cause of visual loss, particularly among working-age adults. It is an intraocular inflammatory condition mediated by autoreactive T lymphocytes, and its severe forms may require therapies beyond corticosteroids. This article reviews recent advances in the treatment of the disease, emphasizing natural compounds and innovative ocular drug delivery systems, particularly those based on pharmaceutical nanotechnology. Compounds such as licarin A, lupeol, and melittin have shown promising anti-inflammatory and antiangiogenic properties in experimental models, with favorable […]

The basal cell carcinoma is the most common neoplasia of the periocular region, being responsible for 90% of the eyelid malignancies. There has been a significant rate of increase of the neoplasia during the last few years. Although of slow growth and rarely enticing metastases, its extension and location offer great therapeutic difficulties when it involves the periocular region.The surgical treatment is the one currently used for the periocular region, however, new therapeutic methods have been proposed. The reparative surgical […]