Authors : Bruelin Melshia M.; Dr. Sheeba Chellappan

Volume/Issue : Volume 10 - 2025, Issue 12 - December

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DOI : https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/25dec835

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Abstract : Nano-optics, the study and manipulation of light at the nanometer scale, is an emerging interdisciplinary field combining nanotechnology, photonics, and biomedical applications. While traditionally rooted in physics and engineering, nano-optics is increasingly influencing healthcare technologies, including high-resolution imaging, biosensing, targeted drug delivery, and photothermal therapies. Nurses, as primary healthcare providers, are positioned to interact with and implement these innovations in clinical settings. This review summarizes the principles of nano-optics, its current applications in healthcare, and its potential implications for nursing practice, emphasizing the integration of cutting-edge technologies to improve patient outcomes.

Keywords : Nano-Optics, Nursing, Healthcare, Nanophotonics, Biosensors, Photothermal Therapy, Targeted Drug Delivery.

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