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More than forty-two thousand people every year in America receive transplanted corneas. But in some parts of the world donated corneas are in short supply and people who need new ones can’t always get them. So scientist have created artificial corneas to help those people out. Click on the link to find out more about these artificial corneas.

Scientists have created a new kind of artificial cornea, inserting a sliver of collagen into the eye that coaxes its own natural corneal cells to regrow and restore vision.

It worked in a first-stage study of 10 patients in Sweden, researchers reported Wednesday. And while larger studies are needed, it’s a step toward developing an alternative to standard cornea transplants that aren’t available in much of the world because of a shortage of donated corneas.

Lab-Created Corneas Used to Restore Vision – AOL Health

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This eye disease affects people usually between the ages of twenty and forty. Macular Dystrophy causes a gradual decline in vision. It effects either the retina or the cornea depending on the case. Click here for more information on Macular Dystrophy.    

The degenerative eye condition known as macular dystrophy has been a hot topic since Fox News’ controversial personality Glenn Beck told a Salt Lake City audience Saturday that he has it and may go blind.
The rare genetic disease is a disorder of the macula, which is the center of vision, says Dr. Stefanie Schuman, a medical retina specialist at the Duke University Eye Center in North Carolina.

Is Glenn Beck Going Blind? What Is Macular Dystrophy? – AOL Health

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Many people have eye problems, serious or not. Here you can find many different types of common non-serious eye problems and how to help get rid of them.

Many people have minor eye problems, such as eyestrain, irritated eyes, or itchy, scaly eyelids (blepharitis ). These problems may be ongoing (chronic) but usually are not serious. Home treatment can relieve the symptoms of many minor eye problems.

Eye Problems Noninjury – AOL Health

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