Research
News and features covering the latest research developments in optometry and optics
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New US research analyses the length of time that donor corneas can be safely preserved before transplantation
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The transparency and quality of artificial corneas can be improved by placing cells on a dome-shaped surface
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Researchers report that benzalkonium chloride results in mitochondrial dysfunction – a defect which has been linked to Parkinson’s disease and cancer
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Tiny particles found in televisions and tablets could be used to provide relief from eye infections
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Treating donor corneas with cytokines could boost the chances of a successful transplant
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A protein build up may provide long-term protection in extended-wear contact lens patients, new research suggests
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Scientists have discovered four genetic loci that can predict the risk of developing Fuchs dystrophy with an accuracy of 78%
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A novel way of collecting limbal stem cells holds potential for the treatment of corneal disease
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Progress in chemical engineering may offer relief for contact lens wearers who suffer from dry eye
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An increase in the number of toddlers sustaining chemical burns from laundry detergent pods has been revealed in a new study