Far more than a superficial epithelial problem, corneal melt is a progressive ulceration of corneal stromal tissue that can compromise the structural integrity of the eye. Corneal melt often precedes ...

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork)-- There was exciting news Tuesday, for people who have a serious eye condition that could lead to blindness. The new technique could prevent the need for a cornea transplant, and ...

In this video from Sunshine Eye & Retina, William B. Trattler, MD, discusses the importance of checking corneal sensitivity ...

The loss of vision can be devastating. When simple fixes like glasses aren't an option, a cornea transplant could be the answer. Mary Lou Hackett noticed changes in her vision about five years ago and ...

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Many eye banks won’t accept corneas from donors with diabetes, concerned they might be harder to prepare for transplant surgery or are more likely to fail. “We also found the severity of the donor’s ...

MIAMI (CBSMiami) -- A South Florida man is sharing his story with the hope of helping others, after he nearly lost sight in one of his eyes. A relatively common infection led to a painful and ...

IL10 secretion accelerated corneal wound healing in mice, and IL10 receptor blockade abrogated benefit, supporting a ...

Until recently, researchers could mainly observe the eye cornea through a close microscope contact with living, or dead cells. Many efforts and different methods have been attempted at MIT, Harvard ...

Dry eye disease significantly impacts the reliability of corneal curvature measurements, affecting clinical decisions in refractive surgery and contact lens fitting. The study tested five devices, ...

The cornea fellowship is a one-year clinical position within the department. The fellow will work closely with Tyler Hall, MD, and Priscilla Fowler, MD, on the cornea service at UAB Callahan Eye. The ...