New Artificial Cornea Could Restore Vision For Millions
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Author: kylerandor
Date: May 24, 2008 00:07
...disease or injury to the cornea -- the clear tissue covering the front of the eye -- is the second leading cause of blindness worldwide. Although treated in developed countries with ... parts of the world due to shortages of donors or to cultural or religious barriers. The growing popularity of laser eye surgery also is reducing availability of corneas by making them unacceptable for donation, the researchers add. The report describes new...
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