Cornea Transplant Articles & Analysis: Older
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Human corneal epithelial cells play a vital role in maintaining the health and function of the cornea, the transparent front part of the eye. This layer of cells acts as a protective barrier against environmental insults, pathogens, and mechanical injury. ...
A nonfunctioning endothelium results in corneal homeostasis loss due to excess fluid flowing into the cornea, resulting in severe vision loss. The minimally invasive, suture-free EndoArt® is designed to replace dysfunctional endothelium in those patients where human donor tissue, which is the current standard of care, has failed to resolve the edema. ...
The cornea is essential for vision yet highly sensitive to immune-mediated damage following infection. ...