Ophthalmology
First 3D-printed human corneas
The first human corneas have been 3-D printed by scientists at Newcastle University, UK.
May 29, 2018
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Study finds donor corneas can be safely preserved for longer period
Results from a large, national clinical trial show that corneal donor tissue can be safely stored for 11 days without negatively impacting the success of transplantation surgery to restore vision in people with diseases of ...
Nov 10, 2017
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20 year-old puzzle solved through genetic advances
Researchers from the University of Liverpool have identified a specific gene that plays a key role in an inherited eye disorder.
Apr 25, 2016
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Scientists reveal new target for anti-lymphangiogenesis drugs
After an injury to tissues, such as in organ transplantation, the body grows new lymphatic vessels in a process known as lymphangiogenesis. A new study in Nature Communications reveals a mechanism involved in the regulation ...
Apr 12, 2016
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Researchers identify mechanism of rare blinding disorder
Scientists have identified a key mechanism that damages the cornea in Meesmann epithelial corneal dystrophy, a rare blinding disorder which is passed from parents to their children.
Mar 1, 2016
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Eyes turn into skin: How inflammation can change the fate of cells
EPFL scientists have found that chronic inflammation can cause regenerating cells to grow into new, aberrant types; this is called metaplasia, and is a disorder linked to prolonged inflammation. The study highlights a new ...
Dec 21, 2015
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Eye surgeon uses stem cells to repair damaged corneas
In Hyderabad, India, Sayan Basu is using stem cells in a pilot project to restore the eyesight of patients with damaged corneas. If proven successful, the procedure could mean that Indian citizens can avoid long waiting lists ...
Jan 14, 2015
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Patient's own stem cells could clear a cloudy cornea, study says
Treating the potentially blinding haze of a scar on the cornea might be as straightforward as growing stem cells from a tiny biopsy of the patient's undamaged eye and then placing them on the injury site, according to mouse ...
Dec 10, 2014
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Scientists can now screen for stem cells that enhance corneal regrowth
A Boston-based scientific collaborative, led by Harvard Stem Cell Institute (HSCI) researchers, has discovered a way to collect the best cell type for regenerating a damaged cornea—the clear membrane that covers the pupil ...
Jul 2, 2014
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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, mimicking structural ...
Dec 5, 2012
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