Scientists have discovered a previously undetected layer in the cornea, the clear window at the front of the human eye. The breakthrough could help surgeons to dramatically improve outcomes for ...

Emerging therapeutic corneal procedures such as ultraviolet collagen crosslinking are showing promise as possible adjunctive therapies to more familiar corneal shaping techniques such as conductive ...

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 ...

The cornea is a thin, transparent dome that covers your eye’s iris and pupil. A minor scratch of the cornea is called a corneal abrasion. Most corneal abrasions are minor and heal quickly. The iris is ...

At the front of the eye is a clear layer of tissue called the cornea. The cornea is like a window that lets light enter the eye. Tears defend the cornea against bacteria, viruses, and fungi. A corneal ...

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 ...

A corneal abrasion is a scratch on your eye. It can happen in an instant — such as when you poke your eye or something (like dirt or sand) gets trapped under your eyelid. Your eye hurts, and even if ...