Medical research
Scientists develop a physical biomarker for cornea restoration therapy
Our eyes—the windows to the soul—need constant care, and as we age, they sometimes also need significant repair.
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Ophthalmology
Our artificial cornea breakthrough could lead to self-assembling organs
For every person in the world who receives a cornea transplant, there are 69 others who still need one. That leaves about 12.5m people with limited sight because there aren't enough eye donors. But what if we could grow new ...
Feb 11, 2019
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Genetics
Genetically modified cornea safely and effectively prevents rejection post-transplantation
Researchers engineered a donor cornea, introducing two genes intended to prevent new blood vessel formation following transplantation, and have shown this novel approach to be safe, well tolerated, and effective at reducing ...
Apr 12, 2018
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Ophthalmology
New study offers added hope for patients awaiting corneal transplants
New national research led by Jonathan Lass of Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine has found that corneal donor tissue can be safely stored for 11 days before transplantation surgery to correct eye problems ...
Jan 09, 2018
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Ophthalmology
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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Ophthalmology
Curve-eye-ture: How to grow artificial corneas
Scientists at Newcastle University, UK, and the University of California have developed a new method to grow curved human corneas improving the quality and transparency - solely by controlling the behaviour of cells in a ...
Oct 19, 2017
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Ophthalmology
New technique may prevent graft rejection in high-risk corneal transplant patients
Treating donor corneas with a cocktail of molecules prior to transplanting to a host may improve survival of grafts and, thus, outcomes in high-risk corneal transplant patients, according to a new study led by researchers ...
May 01, 2017
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Ophthalmology
Researchers find new genetic links underlying progressively blinding eye disease
Corneal diseases are among the most common causes of visual impairment and blindness, with Fuchs endothelial corneal dystrophy (FECD), a gradual swelling and clouding of the cornea, being the most common reason for eventual ...
Mar 31, 2017
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Ophthalmology
Curing blindness by repairing corneas with invisible films
A patented treatment could restore eyesight for millions of sufferers of corneal disease.
Aug 15, 2016
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Ophthalmology
Simple procedure could improve treatment for common eye disease
A new, minimally invasive procedure appears to be effective for many patients with Fuchs endothelial dystrophy (FED), a common eye disease, without the potential side effects and cost of the current standard of care, a cornea ...
Jul 13, 2016
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