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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Novel autologous platelet gel shows promise in treating severe corneal ulcers
A novel autologous platelet gel (APG) showed encouraging results in promoting corneal healing and improving vision in patients with severe, treatment-resistant ulcers, according to a study. The APG combines platelet-rich...
Topical autologous serum speeds corneal healing after metallic foreign body injury
Topical autologous serum eye drops significantly accelerate corneal healing and improve corneal clarity after metallic foreign body injuries compared with standard treatment alone, according to a study. In the randomized...
Topical insulin shows promise for persistent epithelial defects
Topical insulin appears to be a highly effective and safe option for promoting corneal wound healing in persistent epithelial defects, with high rates of complete healing and low failure rates,...
Global burden of keratoconus continues to rise, meta-analysis shows
Keratoconus is an increasingly common global eye condition, affecting more than 23 million people worldwide, with the highest prevalence in young adults and significant regional variation, according to a study....
Study finds higher rates of depression and anxiety among people with corneal dystrophy
Adults with corneal dystrophy have significantly higher rates of depression and anxiety compared to those without the condition, regardless of demographic factors, according to a study. Researchers analyzed electronic health...
Study shows both riboflavin types effective for keratoconus, with added benefit for thinner corneas
A randomized clinical trial has found that both isoosmolar and hypoosmolar riboflavin solutions are safe and effective when used in corneal cross-linking (CXL) for progressive keratoconus, including in patients with...
Preservative-free proxymetacaine found safe and effective for post-CXL pain relief
Short-term use of preservative-free proxymetacaine hydrochloride drops is a safe and effective way to control postoperative pain after epithelium-off corneal crosslinking (CXL) for keratoconus, without causing any delay in corneal...