A study of patients undergoing corneal transplants indicates that subtle differences between men and women may lead to poorer outcomes for a woman who has received a cornea from a male donor. The ...

DALLAS – May 20, 2005 – Corneal transplant patients who suffer from eye allergies are at a significantly higher risk of transplant failure than those without allergies, UT Southwestern Medical Center ...

The cornea is among the essential anatomic features of the eye, responsible for most of the eye’s focusing ability. Multiple conditions can adversely impact the cornea. For example, corneal ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . The final entry for this corneal transplant miniseries will explore transplant-specific risks, recovery and ...

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 ...

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 ...

(Nanowerk News) 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 ...

Boston, MA – For the first time scientists have found that a growth factor called vascular endothelial growth factor receptor-3 (VEGFR-3), known to cause the growth of lymphatic vessels in the body, ...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — October means the start of fall-winter, pumpkins and Halloween decorations but it's also the peak of flu season. One WCNC Charlotte viewer wanted to know if they should still get ...