Corneal ulcers are open sores that develop on the cornea, the transparent layer at the front of the eye. These ulcers may form if a person has an eye infection, very dry eyes, or sleeps with their ...

It’s important to treat corneal ulcers quickly to avoid permanent scarring or blindness. A corneal ulcer (keratitis) is an open sore that develops on your cornea. Corneal ulcer treatment should start ...

With Halloween just around the corner, thousands will be shopping for fancy dress contact lenses to go with their costume. The appeal is clear, as their endless colors and shapes allow you to ...

Multiple patients at a laser eye clinic in New York City have been blinded in a fungal outbreak, the CDC has warned in a ...

Corneal infections can be caused by many things. Sometimes the cornea is damaged after a foreign object has penetrated the tissue, maybe from a poke in the eye. Bacteria or fungi from a contaminated ...

A 75-year-old man was referred by an international ophthalmologist for progressive corneal ulceration and possible endophthalmitis of the right eye. The patient’s medical history was notable for ...

This story is part of a series on the current progression in Regenerative Medicine. This piece is part of a series dedicated to the eye and improvements in restoring vision. In 1999, I defined ...