News tagged with corneal tissue
New research holds promise for treatments for a range of women's health issues
Natural lubricants play an important role in health, including a well-known effect to help prevent osteoarthritis in knee and ankle joints. However, much is still unknown about their role and function in other areas of the ...
Ophthalmology
Apr 18, 2013 |
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New company applies regenerative medicine to corneal transplantation
Ocular Systems, Inc. (OSI), Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center and the North Carolina Eye Bank have formed a new company based on a promising new technology aimed at engineering replacement corneas in the lab for transplantation.
Ophthalmology
Jan 08, 2013 |
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New technique to deliver stem cell therapy may help damaged eyes regain their sight
In research published in the journal Acta Biomaterialia, researchers from the University of Sheffield describe a new method for producing membranes to help in the grafting of stem cells onto the eye, mimick ...
Medical research
Dec 05, 2012 |
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Loyola optometrist warns not to wear tinted contact lenses for Halloween without a prescription
Decorative tinted contact lenses will be popular accessories this Halloween, but a Loyola University Medical Center optometrist is warning that improper use could cause severe eye damage.
Ophthalmology
Oct 23, 2012 |
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Engineered cornea more resistant to chemical injury
(Medical Xpress) -- A new study from the University of Reading has established that a prosthetic cornea made from human cells is the best model for testing how irritants and toxins cause eye injuries.
Ophthalmology
May 28, 2012 |
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