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Scientists use stem cells to regenerate human corneas

Limbal stem cells in the eye have the capacity to re-generate Scientists have developed a new technique to regrow human corneas. Using key tracer molecules, researchers have been able to hunt down elusive cells in the eye capable of regeneration and repair. They transplanted these regenerative stem cells into mice – creating fully functioning corneas. […]

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Microaneurysms shed light on diabetic retinopathy

June 24, 2014  SAN FRANCISCO — The identification of microaneurysm wall features have been correlated with anatomic and functional outcomes in the eyes of diabetes patients, according to data presented at the American Diabetes Association’s 74th Scientific Sessions. “We have classically graded hallmark vascular lesions, allowing staging of diabetic retinopathy severity and risk for diabetic […]

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How common is this procedure?

Ans)  Quite common. For those found unsuitable for LASIK (varies between 10 to 15% of cases seeking LASIK at our centre). Dr Anand Shroff is a very meticulous surgeon. He does not take an iota of chance on any patient whom he feels LASIK is unsuitable for. ICL is a simple procedure. Best part is […]

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Working to cure ‘dry eye’ disease

The eye is an exquisitely sensitive system with many aspects that remain somewhat of a mystery- both in the laboratory and in the clinic. A U.S.-based team of mathematicians and optometrists is working to change this by gaining a better understanding of the inner workings of tear film distribution over the eye’s surface. This, in […]

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Are your sunglasses protecting your eyes from UV?

Friday 25 April 2014 – 2am Most people check the SPF number of sunscreen to protect themselves from sunburn, but few of us know for sure if our sunglasses are shielding our eyes from harmful UV radiation. Scientists in Brazil have developed a self-service kiosk where 800 people have tested whether their shades are really […]

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No dice – Cataract

by Maxine Lipner EyeWorld Senior Contributing Writer             One Week Post-op             10 Months Post-op             16 Months Post-op             Two Years Post-op With meticulous lens epithelial cell cleanup, the capsular bag changes little over […]

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Diabetes and the cataract patient

by Michelle Dalton EyeWorld Contributing Writer         SD-OCT demonstrates intraretinal fluid, cystoid macular edema, and subretinal fluid.         SD-OCT shows significant improvement in vision and fluid with a decrease in subretinal fluid heights.         With continued treatment, the OCT demonstrates complete resolution of CME with a […]

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