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A new type of stem cell treatment appears to be a safe option for people with limbal stem cell deficiency, a condition that can lead to painful ulcers, clouding of the cornea and blindness. New Treatment for Limbal Stem Cell Deficiency Chemical burns… more »

Pigs could be the key to restoring sight in people who have lost their vision due to a damaged cornea, a new study reports. New Experimental Implant In a pilot study, the implant restored vision to 20 patients with diseased corneas, most of whom were… more »

  Working out may help dry, itchy eyes, a new study suggests.   New Study on Dry Eye   Every time you blink, your eyes get covered in tear film, a protective coating that’s crucial for maintaining healthy eye function. Healthy tear film is made of… more »

Retinal stem cells collected from human cadavers offer a potential treatment for blindness, according to an article published on January 19 by “Stem Cell Reports.” Human Cadavers Help with Blindness Healthy retinal pigment epithelium cells implanted u… more »

 A new report shows that eye injuries tied to non-powder guns have seen a sharp increase among kids. Children and Eye Injuries Between 1990 and 2012, the rate of eye injuries tied to non-powder guns (BB, pellet and paintball) in the United States skyr… more »