Cornea

Rare retinal diseases initially were the primary targets of gene therapy, but that is no longer the case. The focus has expanded beyond those to also include more common, chronic diseases such as diabetic macular edema and wet age-related macular degeneration. During the first half of 2026, that trend was evident.

The FDA issued a nationwide recall of a steroid eye drop.

June brings FDA clearance for Lumvoa, key retina and glaucoma trials, device deals, and hard truths on AI performance in eye care.

The RMAT designation opens the door to a faster development pathway for EO2002 as a minimally invasive alternative to corneal transplantation, while Emmecell also advances a cell therapy for geographic atrophy.

Patients with polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome have higher ocular disease prevalence.

Length and width, not thickness, emerge as key drivers of higher-order aberrations.

Real-world data support EndoArt as donor-independent option in high-risk patients

Researchers identify microbial shifts tied to corneal disease history

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A sutureless amniotic membrane matrix achieved faster healing and lower costs than standard PED care in a two-centre NHS audit.

A prospective pilot series finds Keraring implantation cuts refractive cylinder by 61% in non-ectatic corneas, opening a new conversation about ICRS indications.

Immediate flushing of the eye can significantly reduce long-term damage after chemical exposure

After accounting for key factors like eye length, researchers found no meaningful differences in corneal biomechanics between primary open-angle and primary angle-closure glaucoma.

A case report describes image-guided surgical excision combined with adjunctive cryotherapy and a single anterior chamber methotrexate injection, with no recurrence at 10 months.

New phase 3 trial tests rhNGF eye drops for persistent corneal epithelial defects, aiming for full healing and a first approved PCED therapy.

Examining the physiologic limits can help identify when its usage may be ineffective

The topical synthetic peptide receives orphan drug and fast track status and enters phase 2 as a first-in-class treatment for a rare degenerative corneal disease.

A pilot study shows that analyzing how the cornea moves under air-puff stimulation may improve early keratoconus detection.

A retrospective study from a UK tertiary centre reports satisfactory visual and topographic outcomes in patients monitored and treated by optometrists and nurse practitioners.

NUS researchers report that plant-based photosynthetic nanoparticles restored corneal NADPH levels and reversed damage within 5 days in preclinical dry eye.

Two years after LASIK, hidden corneal nerve loss and immune activation persist, with higher IL‑16 and faster T‑cell motion despite normal exams.

New Turkish study links sleeve gastrectomy weight loss to clearer cornea and lens, lower eye pressure, and widened anterior chamber in 6 months.

Learn how IBD affects gut and beyond—risk factors, gender differences, eye complications, and treatment options to manage flares and protect vision.

Understanding thyroid eye disease and its often-missed diagnosis.

CMS assigns billing code to support reimbursement for the keratoconus therapy.