One aspect of this disclosure is a photoluminescent apparatus comprising a body made from a glow medium comprising a photoluminescent material and a biocompatible silicone, the photoluminescent material being hosted in and rechargeable through the biocompatible silicone, a total mass of the body comprising a concentration of the photoluminescent material greater than 20% and less than 50%. Related apparatus, kits, methods, and systems also are described.