The avascular nature of the cornea is necessary for optical clarity and optimal vision.Corneal neovascularization (NV) is a pathologic reaction that can be lethal to eyesight and is caused by many ...

Corneal disease in patients with VKC and AKC ranges from Tranta's dots, superficial punctuate keratitis, shield ulcer, corneal plaque, corneal neovascularization, lipid infiltration, viral ...

NEW YORK — Refractive surgeons have a growing array of tools at their disposal to treat presbyopia as the baby boom generation enters the Medicare rolls, a surgeon said here. Richard L ...

Advances in corneal healing research drive new treatments for rare eye diseases Scientists have identified key corneal neurons involved in sensitivity and developed an experimental model to study ...

The Cornea and Laser Eye Institute, with Principal Investigator, Peter S. Hersh M.D., is conducting a research study to study the safety and effectiveness of corneal collagen crosslinking (CXL ...

These findings suggest that patients who have corneal neovascularization might benefit from treatment before transplant surgery with growth-inhibiting drugs (antiangiogenics) such as bevacizumab ...

Bullous keratopathy is when the cornea of the eye becomes swollen. Learn about the causes, symptoms, and treatment options for this condition today.

In a small study, GS-101 eye-drop therapy resulted in a significant regression of corneal neovascularization, whereas treatment with placebo showed an increase in new vessels in all patients.

Corneal transplants can be the last step to returning clear vision to many patients suffering from eye disease. Each year, approximately 80,000 corneal transplantations take place in the U.S ...

Neovascularization, inflammation, scarring, and opacity may occur, leading to decreased vision and debilitating symptoms.

Corneal transplants can be the last step to returning clear vision to many patients suffering from eye disease. Each year, approximately 80,000 corneal transplantations take place in the U.S ...