with corneal tissue from a donor. The demand for donor corneas vastly outstrips supply. It is estimated that there are over 12 million people waiting for a corneal transplant worldwide 1.

To protect from erosion of the tube in glaucoma drainage device (GDD), the tube is covered by a biologic tissue which is roofed by the conjunctiva. Sclera, pericardium, dura mater and cornea are ...

Corneas were stored in Eusol-C Corneal Storage Media (AL.CHI.MI.A.SRL, Padova, Italy). Tissue evaluation included serology for hepatitis B and C, as well as for HIV. All surgeries were performed ...

Despite a worldwide need for more corneal transplant tissue, few options exist beyond human donors.According to a study ...

Several published studies explore the merits of bioengineered corneal tissue made from animal collagen, recombinant human collagen, or combinations of biomaterials and biosynthetics. For example ...

The meetings support the company’s submission for its bioengineered corneal implants to eliminate corneal blindness.

An El Paso doctor introduced the Corneal Tissue Addition Keratoplasty procedure at Buena Vista Eye Care to restore vision.

A research team at the University of Iowa has identified the role of key genes and ultraviolet light in a common eye disease.

David Torrans had the first of four corneal transplants in 1984 A bookshop owner who has had four corneal transplants said they not only transformed his vision but his life. David Torrans was ...