This story is part of a series on the current progression in Regenerative Medicine. This piece is part of a series dedicated to the eye and improvements in restoring vision. In 1999, I defined ...

Corneal staining isn’t a disease, it’s a sign of abrasions to your cornea, the outer surface tissue of your eyes. Abrasions can have different causes, including wearing contact lenses or if something ...

A corneal transplant is a routine surgical procedure that replaces a damaged cornea with a healthy one from a donor. The cornea is the thin, transparent membrane that sits in front of the iris and ...

Dry eye disease can lead to corneal abrasions (scratches) in some cases, while injuries to your cornea, such as abrasions, can also lead to dry eye. Dry eyes are medically known as dry eye disease or ...

Corneal transplantation is a procedure that involves the repair of a damaged or diseased cornea with healthier cadaver tissue. This is called allotransplantation which refers to the transplantation of ...

Corneal edema is swelling of the cornea — the clear, dome-shaped outer surface of the eye that helps you see clearly. It’s caused by fluid buildup in the cornea. When untreated, corneal edema can lead ...

Corneal ulcers are open sores that develop on the cornea, the transparent layer at the front of the eye. These ulcers may form if a person has an eye infection, very dry eyes, or sleeps with their ...