The ongoing opioid epidemic highlights health care’s role in fueling the crisis as well as the highly addictive nature of ...

Advancements in corneal collagen cross-linking have significantly reduced the number of children who require a corneal ...

A cornea implant made out of collagen gathered from pig skin has restored the vision of 20 volunteers in a landmark pilot study. Pending further testing, the novel bioengineered implant is hoped to ...

Kaley Jones didn't know what hit her. She was just 17, sitting in her history class, when she realized she suddenly couldn't read what was written on the white board. Nor could she make out the faces ...

Caused by bacterial infections or diseases such as keratoconus, thinning of the cornea can lead to blindness if not addressed. An experimental new injectable material could help keep that from ...

An 85-year-old woman who has a degenerative eye condition said a vital cornea transplant now means she can care for her ...

Intacs is the brand name for a medical device that is used in the treatment of the eye disorder known as keratoconus. Cornea cross-linking is a powerful procedure that can strengthen the weakened ...

Researchers have created the most advanced artificial cornea ever using 3D printing and human stem cells. The technology, if successfully developed, could help millions of people around the world see ...

Research explores using patients' stem eye cells to restore sight. —June 23, 2010 -- More than 1.2 million Americans suffer cornea damage from injuries and more than 40,000 people a year undergo ...