Scientists have now successfully generated a type of eye cell that can be grown in the lab that models a component of the cornea. Researchers expect work on the cells to help them better understand eye function, and potentially use the cells for treating corneal disease. Human corneal endothelial cells (HCEnCs) form a monolayer of… [Continue Reading]
Scientists Create Cells That Could Form Materials for Corneal Transplants
December 27, 2012 By Leave a Comment
New Cell-Based Therapies to Replace Cornea Under Development
June 13, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Researchers have taken an important step in creating cell-based therapies for the degeneration of the cornea, which would circumvent the need for donors for transplants. The new technique involves injection of a certain corneal cell type that has improved adhesion to the eye. Regenerative medicine, or the use of specially grown tissues and cells to… [Continue Reading]
Stem Cells Could Create Corneas for Transplant
March 5, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Cornea transplants are sometimes required to save patients’ vision, but the waiting list for receiving donated tissue is long. Scientist have now reported the creation of a cornea in the laboratory by culturing stem cells and a damaged cornea as a template. A new cornea may be the only way to prevent a patient going… [Continue Reading]