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 ...

This was a case series study using a novel method. We introduce and describe a new sign (sunny-side up sign) that reveals the presence and extent of the air bubble at the Descemet membrane (DM)–stroma ...

Researchers compared two methods of corneal transplant tissue preparation for a procedure that saves sight in patients with Fuchs' dystrophy. A newer technique for preparing corneal tissue for ...

A newer technique for preparing corneal tissue for transplantation has been shown to be safe and effective, while providing a faster and smoother process than the traditional technique, according to ...

Vision correction surgery, also called refractive and laser eye surgery, refers to any surgical procedure used to fix vision problems. Recent years have seen huge advances in this field. Refractive ...

A corneal reshaping inlay made of biosynthetic collagen to correct presbyopia is under study in Europe. “Corneal inlays for presbyopia have been around for some years. I tried them all but was ...

Apart from an annual eye exam, it’s easy to go about your life without thinking much about your eye health. But you don’t want to miss the warning signs of potential disease or damage. We can start by ...

The eyes stop growing when most people are in their twenties. By then, most people have a stable prescription for contact lenses or glasses if they need it. So if you suddenly notice your vision is ...

Across the globe, there are about two billion people living with some level of vision loss. For half of those individuals, the loss of sight can be mitigated, to some extent, with the help of ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Laser-based vision correction, such as LASIK, usually results in greatly improved visual acuity, but occasionally it can be followed by a clouding in the center of the ...