Cornea and External Disease
Latest news on corneal and external eye disorders, including infectious, inflammatory, and degenerative conditions. Coverage spans diagnostics, medical and surgical management, and emerging therapies.
Phase 3 trial of cenegermin-bkbj for PCED enrolls first US patient
The first patient in the United States has been dosed in a Phase 3 clinical trial evaluating cenegermin-bkbj ophthalmic solution for the...
Cornea specialists identify key clinical signs linked to microbial keratitis subtypes
United States cornea specialists identified a limited set of clinical features they believe reliably distinguish microbial keratitis (MK) organism groups, according to...
Preventing complications of superficial keratectomy
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These factors should be incorporated into corneal power calculations
Jascha Wendelstein, MD, of the Institute for Refractive and Ophthalmic Surgery, spoke with Ophthalmology 360 at the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery Annual Meeting about the future of...
Cosmetic keratopigmentation found to be safe with minimal visual impact
Femtosecond laser-assisted keratopigmentation is a safe and effective cosmetic procedure that does not significantly affect visual acuity, intraocular pressure, or visual fields, according to a study. The prospective analysis included...
Long-term results confirm safety and efficacy of femtosecond laser-assisted cataract surgery
Femtosecond laser-assisted cataract surgery (FLACS) with corneal arcuate incisions is a safe and effective long-term solution for correcting corneal astigmatism, providing stable results for up to 4 years with no...
Study links corneal sensitivity to Parkinson’s disease severity
Corneal sensitivity (CS), measured using a non-contact esthesiometer, is associated with more severe stages of Parkinson’s disease, according to a poster presented at the 2025 World Cornea Congress. The study...
Diamond burr lamellar keratoplasty shows promise for treating corneal scarring
Diamond Burr Lamellar Keratoplasty (DBu-LK) is a promising manual technique for improving vision in patients with post-infectious corneal scarring by achieving a thinner and more transparent corneal bed, according to...
Experts establish standardized outcome measures for corneal neurotization
An international panel of experts established standardized outcome measures for corneal neurotization, according to a poster presented at the 2025 World Cornea Congress. Using a modified Delphi panel method, researchers...
Study highlights risks of AI misguidance in ophthalmology
Although AI diagnostic tools can assist ophthalmologists, their accuracy and reliability depend heavily on the clinician’s level of expertise, according to a study that found experienced corneal specialists are less... ...
The year’s most read corneal articles: Key findings and innovations
These 5 studies highlight critical advancements in corneal transplants, dry eye disease, and refractive surgery. 1. Expanding donor age limits could help alleviate corneal transplant tissue shortage Expanding the...