“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) […]
Eye dilation is a term that means opening your pupils with special drops. The eye drops make the pupils larger so the eye doctor can better view the internal structure at the back of your eye. It usually takes around 20 minutes for the drops to start working, but the effects are temporary and wear […]
Ocular Migraines Ocular migraines though rare and often harmless can be troubling to those who experience them. They are believed to be caused by the same mechanics as regular migraines and they include visual disturbances or auras. They affect 1 in 6 adults in the United States. Researchers have found that there are adverse effects […]
It’s very important to check your eyes regularly for eye related problems, including glaucoma. Many people don’t realize they actually have glaucoma because this disease usually damages the outer edge of their eye, while working slowly inwards. Most people only realize they have a problem when the disease has spread very near to the center […]
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