Cornea

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People with a condition known as dry eye disease are more likely than those with healthy eyes to suffer injuries to their corneas. Studying mice, researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have found that proteins…

Researchers and entrepreneurs have developed an implant made of collagen protein from pig's skin, which resembles the human cornea. In a pilot study, the implant restored vision to 20 people with diseased corneas, most of whom were blind…

After their transplants, the researchers followed the volunteers for two years. They concluded that the implants were safe to use and restored the thickness and curvature of the recipients’ natural corneas. Before the operation, 14 of the…

The cornea -- the transparent protective outer layer of the eye critical to helping us see -- produces a delicate and limited immune response to fight infections without damaging our vision, according to a ground-breaking new study from the…

, feeling breathless, muscle pain, or difficulty focusing. Researchers have also noted neurological symptoms, such as headache, loss of taste or smell, numbness, dizziness, and pain due to problems with the nervous system in long…

Portland, OR, June 17, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- According to the report published by Allied Market Research, the global Artificial Cornea And Corneal Implant Market garnered $376.61 million in 2020, and is expected to garner $656.19…