Category: Eye Care
Doctors Restoring Vision to Those With Catastrophic Eye Injuries
August 30th, 2023A 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 Key to Help Restore Lost Eyesight
August 25th, 2022Pigs 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 »
Have Dry, Itchy Eyes? Exercise Could be the Answer
February 16th, 2022
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 »
Cadavers Offer Potential Treatment for Blindness
January 27th, 2021Retinal 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 »
Rise in Non-Powder Gun Injuries Among Children
January 17th, 2018 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 »
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