The corneal and conjunctival epithelia and the tear film constitute the ocular surface. The conjunctival epithelium contains mucin-producing goblet cells and the mucosal immune defense system.

More information: Takeshi Soma et al, Induced pluripotent stem-cell-derived corneal epithelium for transplant surgery: a single-arm, open-label, first-in-human interventional study in Japan, The ...

According to experts, LSCD is characterized by the loss or deficiency of stem cells in the limbus, which are vital for the regeneration of the corneal epithelium and the barrier function of the ...

In a pioneering study, stem-cell-derived corneal implants improve sight for patients with severe vision impairment, offering a potential breakthrough for treating limbal stem cell deficiency.

The human eyeball is formed of a thin protective film with a thickness of 0.5 to 1.0 mm.In particular, the cornea, the ...

AMT has been found to be a good alternative for corneal and conjunctival reconstruction in many clinical situations, including acute burns, persistent epithelial defects of the cornea, and ...