A new stem cell therapy has repaired blinding damage to the cornea in 93% of patients in an early clinical trial.
The cornea is the clear dome that covers the front of the eye and helps to focus light to enable you to see clearly. On the outer edge of the cornea are stem cells, called limbal epithelial cells, that have the potential to become any other type of corneal epithelial cell. As such, these stem cells can replace any corneal cells that are damaged through injury or normal wear and tear over time.
