Eyeing Disease Spread in Donor Corneas: Ophthalmology Times

— Also, what are the risks of corneal crosslinking?

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Surgeons, eye banks, and other organizations must remain vigilant about monitoring donor corneal tissue to minimize the risk of disease transmission.

Although complications from corneal crosslinking to treat progressive keratoconus are rare, it's important to know when the cornea is most vulnerable. One expert assesses the risks.

After cataract surgery, patients often fail to stick to their eye drop regimens. Here's a way to increase compliance.

Several investigational eye drop therapies may help corneal epithelial defects heal.

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