<p>A) Actual image of corneal opacity in mice (arrow). Incidentally, this is the first model of corneal opacity caused by a genetic defect in the field of ophthalmology. </p> <p>B) Determining the ...

This story is part of a series on the current progression in Regenerative Medicine. This piece is part of a series dedicated to the eye and improvements in restoring vision. In 1999, I defined ...

A corneal graft–keratoprosthesis is an artificial clear central corneal window surrounded by a human donor cornea. Implantation is generally done if a standard corneal transplant has failed, or when ...

The first-ever corneal stem-cell transplants in the U.S. proved feasible and safe, allowed patients to receive new corneas, and in some cases improved vision as a solo procedure, a small preliminary ...

A corneal transplant is a routine surgical procedure that replaces a damaged cornea with a healthy one from a donor. The cornea is the thin, transparent membrane that sits in front of the iris and ...

Injury or disease of the cornea can make it opaque, stopping light from entering the eye and resulting in loss of vision. Some severe corneal diseases can also affect the eye's blink and tear ...