Research

Stem cells were mixed with alginate and collagen to produce ‘bio-ink’

Researchers have used a special microscope to detect changes in corneal nerve density

German researchers are developing germicidal contact lenses that could help treat keratitis

Spanish scientists are developing a thin, transparent insert that is placed inside the eyelid to fight bacterial infection

A 26-year-old horse riding enthusiast is the first known human to host Thelazia gulosa — a worm previously only found in cattle

New US research analyses the length of time that donor corneas can be safely preserved before transplantation

The transparency and quality of artificial corneas can be improved by placing cells on a dome-shaped surface

Researchers report that benzalkonium chloride results in mitochondrial dysfunction – a defect which has been linked to Parkinson’s disease and cancer

Tiny particles found in televisions and tablets could be used to provide relief from eye infections

Treating donor corneas with cytokines could boost the chances of a successful transplant