“First 3D Printed Human Corneas” – Experimental Eye Research * Millions of people require surgery to replace their damaged or scarred corneas but there is a shortage of available transplants * A paper in “Experimental Eye Research” reports a method of creating “bio-ink” (mixture of human corneal stroma cells from donor corneas, alginate and collagen) […]
Blindness refers to a loss of vision that is not rectifiable by the use of glasses or contact lenses. Vision loss falls into two categories: Partial and Complete. This may occur suddenly, without warning, or over a period of time. In the United States of America, persons whose vision while wearing contact lenses or glasses […]
Dry eyes and artificial tears Dry eye syndrome is a condition that affects millions upon millions of people across the globe. The fact that it goes mostly undiagnosed and therefore untreated means that many people suffer discomfort and unknowingly risk permanent eye damage from this condition. Tears are essential to the lubrication and nourishment of […]
Glaucoma occurs as a result of damage to the optic nerve which causes progressive loss of vision. The main function of the optic nerve is the transmission of images to the human brain. Characteristics of this Condition This condition is characterized by the gradual impairment of vision especially side vision which erodes the ability of […]
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