News tagged with corneal endothelial cells


Development of new cornea endothelial cell lines provides powerful tool for understanding corneal cell biology

Human corneal endothelial cells (HCEnCs) form a monolayer of hexagonal cells whose main function is to maintain corneal clarity by regulating corneal hydration. Cell loss due to aging or corneal endothelial disorders, such ...

Ophthalmology created Dec 27, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Regenerated cells may restore vision after corneal dysfunction

Regenerative medicine, or the use of specially grown tissues and cells to treat injuries and diseases, has been successful in treating disorders of a number of organs, including heart, pancreas, and cartilage. ...

Ophthalmology created Jun 14, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Corneal thickness linked to early stage Fuchs' Endothelial Corneal Dystrophy

A national consortium of researchers has published new findings that could change the standard of practice for those treating Fuchs' Endothelial Corneal Dystrophy (FECD), a disease characterized by cornea swelling that can ...

Ophthalmology created Apr 09, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0