The invention relates to nanoparticles for the systemic or topical delivery of lipophilic diagnostic or therapeutic agents to a subject in need thereof. The nanoparticles of the invention comprise a water soluble polymer and at least one of a biocompatible lipid and a lipophilic agent. The invention further relates to ophthalmic treatment using the nanoparticles of the invention. In addition, the invention pertains to compositions and formulations comprising the nanoparticle of the invention. Such formulation may be an eye drop formulation.本發明係關於用於全身或局部遞送親脂性診斷或治療劑到有需要的個體的奈米粒子。本發明的奈米粒子包含水溶性聚合物及生物相容性脂質和親脂性試劑中之至少一者。本發明還關於使用本發明之奈米粒子的眼科治療。此外,本發明係關於包含本發明之奈米粒子的組合物和製劑。此類製劑可以是一種眼藥水製劑。