News tagged with corneal disease

Sight for sore eyes (w/Video)

In a world-first breakthrough, University of New South Wales (UNSW) medical researchers have used stem cells cultured on a simple contact lens to restore sight to sufferers of blinding corneal disease.

Medicine & Health / Genetics

created Jun 10, 2009 | popularity 4.9 / 5 (8) | comments 0

Antiviral therapy associated with fewer recurring eye problems from herpes simplex virus

Taking oral antiviral medications following infection with the herpes simplex virus may be associated with a reduced risk of recurring eye-related manifestations of the disease, according to a report in the September issue ...

Medicine & Health / Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

created Sep 13, 2010 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Brandeis studies evaluate visionary approach to improving eyesight

Joseph Balboni loves sports. An avid tennis player and golfer, as well as baseball fan, the 46-year-old insurance agent became increasingly frustrated over time as his eyesight dimmed due to keratoconus, a degenerative eye ...

Medicine & Health / Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

created Dec 02, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0