Ophthalmology

Substances found in cornea activate healing of blinding scar tissue

Doctoral student Marta SÅ‚oniecka at the Department of Integrative Medical Biology has found that the neuropeptide substance P and the neurotransmitter acetylcholine activate and enhance healing of the cornea. The two substances ...

Ophthalmology

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. However, efforts ...