Perforated and non-perforated corneal ulcers that have not responded to medical therapies might respond to a selective pedunculated conjunctival flap, according to a recent report. Ali Khondadoust, MD ...

Acute unilateral keratomalacia, probably secondary to trauma, occurred in a greater one-horned rhinoceros (Rhinoceros unicornis) transferred between zoologic facilities. Following 2 days of medical ...

Certain dogs experience what are known as refractory (or refractive) corneal ulcers - ulcers which may take up to six months to heal, and for which existing treatments are not consistently effective.

The cornea is transparent membrane that makes up the front of the eyeball. It is made up of three layers. The outer layer is the epithelium, whereas the middle layer is the supportive tissue known as ...

Amniotic membrane has the great advantage of being easily obtainable. When used for ophthalmological purposes, it is taken from placentas obtained via elective Cesarian section and handled in utmost ...

Editor's Note: This article is part of TheHorse.com's ongoing coverage of topics presented at the 2012 American Association of Equine Practitioners' Focus on Ophthalmology conference, held Sept. 6-8 ...

A total of 10 eyes of 10 patients (seven males; three females) aged between 25 and 76 years (mean: 54.5±16.5 years) underwent preserved amniotic membrane transplantation between April 2000 and April ...

At the front of the eye is a clear layer of tissue called the cornea. The cornea is like a window that lets light enter the eye. Tears defend the cornea against bacteria, viruses, and fungi. A corneal ...

Corneal ulcers are open sores that develop on the cornea, the transparent layer at the front of the eye. These ulcers may form if a person has an eye infection, very dry eyes, or sleeps with their ...