July 7, 2012

Eye research paves way for more successful cornea transplants




Eye research paves way for more successful cornea transplants

Scientists at the University of Reading have made a significant breakthrough in cornea transplant research that could make future procedures more successful.

Amniotic membrane (AM) has been used in the clinical treatment of eye disorders for over a decade. During this time it has been seen as an excellent natural surface on which to grow corneal stem cells, despite the fact that its structural and biological properties have been poorly understood.

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