Leading reason for corneal transplants comes into focus
Guided by families with an unusual number of cases, scientists at Johns Hopkins have discovered the genetic origins of at least one form of Fuchs corneal dystrophy, FCD, the leading reason for corneal transplantation in the United States. In one form or another, FCD's trademark deterioration of the cells covering the clear, outermost lens of the eye affects more than 4 percent of the popul...US On Alert After Outbreak Of Corneal Infections
A severe corneal infection, which is linked with contact lens wearers, seems to be on rise in US and health officials are seeing that no stones are unturned in combating it. // The fungal infection is said to be associated with the lens wearers in Asia and has started spreading in America, according to foodconsumer.org. The New York state Department of Health has issued an alert in col...Eye Patches Could Delay Healing In Corneal Abrasions
Dr. Angus Turner of the Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital in East Melbourne, Australia says that simple corneal abrasions need not be treated by patching the eye.// Doing so might actually slow healing and does not reduce pain, a new review of several studies has found. “The abrasions on the eye normally don’t affect vision too much, so it is pointless rendering a patient acutely mon...Corneal infections Linked to External Contamination
External contamination could have been the cause of the recent U.S. outbreak of corneal infections related to the contact lens solution according to researchers on Tuesday.// When the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention received multiple reports of the corneal infection, Fusarium keratitis, the Bausch & Lomb solution Renu with MoistureLoc was recalled from the worldwide market in...Receptors involved in corneal clarity identified
The researchers at the Aberdeen University have found out molecules that could aid in the treatment of cancer, heart diseases and other serious disorders//. The expression of this molecule, sflt-1, a free-floating receptor for vascular endothelial growth factor A, prevents the formation of vision obstructing blood vessels, thus keeps the cornea clear. According to the re...Castroviejo Corneal Trephine Set
Description:Set includes: trephine body and guard, two disposable blades and stainless steel sterilizing case. May be used freehand or with Elliot trephine handle. Adjustable stop calibrated in 0.2 increments. Polished finish. Most popular size or model....Pediatric Corneal Shields 10/Box
Description:Developed by Dr. Earl Crouch for pediatric oculoplastic procedures for corneal and scleral protection. Dimensions enable protector to rest on the sclera and not the cornea. Easily removed with Bishop-Harmon forceps. Individually packaged sterile, 10 per box....