Hydrogels have long been explored as attractive materials for biomedical applications given
their outstanding biocompatibility, high water content, and versatile fabrication platforms into …

Corneal diseases are a leading cause of blindness with an estimated 10 million patients
diagnosed with bilateral corneal blindness worldwide. Corneal transplantation is highly …

Our purpose is to comprehensively review the state of the art with regard to Stevens-
Johnson syndrome (SJS) and toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN), with particular attention to …

Corneal disease is one of the most important causes of blindness worldwide. Currently, the
dominating treatment of corneal blindness is corneal transplantation. However, the main …

The intent of this review is to comprehensively appraise the state of the art with regard to
Stevens Johnson syndrome (SJS) and toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN), with particular …

The corneal stroma comprises 90% of the corneal thickness and is critical for the cornea's
transparency and refractive function necessary for vision. When the corneal stroma is altered …

One hundred years ago, on 7 December 1905, Dr Eduard Zirm performed the world's first
successful human corneal transplant. This significant milestone was achieved only after …

Injuries to the cornea can cause corneal opacity or even blindness. Especially scald wounds
and chemical burns to the cornea can usually lead to loss of corneal epithelium function and …

Case series on osteo-odonto keratoprosthesis (OOKP) published in English from 1950-June
2010 were identified in Medline/PubMed. Indications for surgery, visual acuity, anatomical …

The search for a substitute for the natural cornea dates back more than 200 years. Although
several devices have been developed and trialled, very few have had successful long‐term …