Boston, MA -- Scientists at the Harvard Department of Ophthalmology's Schepens Eye Research Institute and Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary (MEEI) are the first to learn why the cornea, the clear ...

The first-ever corneal stem-cell transplants in the U.S. proved feasible and safe, allowed patients to receive new corneas, and in some cases improved vision as a solo procedure, a small preliminary ...

Damage to the cornea affects millions of people worldwide. Empa researchers are working on a transparent, biocompatible implant from the 3D printer. This allows defects to be repaired seamlessly and ...

In a pioneering study, stem-cell-derived corneal implants improve sight for patients with severe vision impairment, offering a potential breakthrough for treating limbal stem cell deficiency.

Corneal transplantation is a procedure that involves the repair of a damaged or diseased cornea with healthier cadaver tissue. This is called allotransplantation which refers to the transplantation of ...

Corneal endothelial cell (CEC) disorders, such as Fuchs’s endothelial corneal dystrophy, induce abnormal corneal hydration and result in corneal haziness and vision loss known as bullous keratopathy.