Scientists at The University of Nottingham have discovered a previously undetected layer in the human cornea, the clear lens at the front of the eye. The find, described in a study published in the ...

The discovery may significantly alter posterior corneal surgery and affect treatment of conditions such as acute hydrops, descemetocele and pre-Descemet’s dystrophies, the study authors said. They ...

Investigators have identified a novel, acellular, strong layer in the pre-Descemet's cornea. Harminder S. Dua, MD, PhD, from the University of Nottingham in the United Kingdom, and colleagues ...

THE cornea of the eye seems so simple a structure -- yet it’s so important and so tricky to re-create in a lab. It is the eye’s protective window, keeping out dirt, debris and germs. It’s a lens that ...

The cornea is the clear layer on the front of your eye that helps focus light so you can see clearly. If it gets damaged, you might need to have it replaced. The surgeon will remove all or part of ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . A polymer film implant attached to the posterior corneal surface can treat corneal edema secondary to ...

Our eyes are delicate muscles, and many things can cause them to not work properly. If you’ve recently had eye surgery, your doctor may have warned you about bullous keratopathy. Bullous keratopathy ...

CHICAGO, Illinois — Descemet membrane endothelial keratoplasty (DMEK) offers rapid and near-complete visual rehabilitation in patients with corneal endothelial disorders, according to a large ...

Scientists have discovered a previously undetected layer in the cornea, the clear window at the front of the human eye. The breakthrough could help surgeons to dramatically improve outcomes for ...