In early November, researchers at Osaka University in Japan published groundbreaking findings in the scientific journal The ...

Keratoconus occurs when this cornea becomes thinner and protrudes in a conical shape. This alteration in the cornea's form ...

Researchers successfully tested the safety and preliminary efficacy of stem-cell-derived corneal implants, showing promise ...

which allow ophthalmologists to assess corneal clarity and identify conditions like keratitis, ulcers, or scarring,” says Dr Naveen. For more detailed assessments, advanced imaging techniques ...

Scars come in many shapes and sizes. If you have two or more scars, you may notice that the two scars look very different. This happens because so much affects what a scar looks like, including the: ...

Fuchs' dystrophy is an inherited condition affecting the cornea that can cause impaired vision and discomfort, but treatments are available.

This pioneering treatment involved transplanting reprogrammed stem cells to repair the cornea’s outermost layer, a clear surface essential for vision. LSCD occurs when the reservoir of stem cells in ...

Corneal disease is the primary cause of visual loss in allergic eye disease. It occurs almost exclusively in vernal keratoconjunctivitis and atopic keratoconjunctivitis. It is characterized by ...

The term corneal opacity is used particularly for the loss of transparency of cornea due to scarring. Transparency of the cornea is dependent on the uniform diameter and the regular spacing and ...

Silicone tapes must be worn every day, often for several months, to treat the scar and/or prevent it from developing after surgery. Some of the different symptoms that can be mitigated with ...

Ensuring children receive adequate vitamins is crucial for their overall health and development. Deficiencies in vitamins ...