To prepare the collagen‐based artificial cornea with improved mechanical and biological property by ultraviolet‐A/riboflavin crosslinking
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DOI: 10.1002/app.45226
Abstract: In the present study, we optimized the ultraviolet-A (UVA)/riboflavin crosslinking for the collagen-based artificial cornea for the first time to resolve the lack of donor cornea for corneal disease. We found that the crosslinking conditions,… read more here.
Keywords: riboflavin crosslinking; based artificial; cornea; collagen based ... See more keywords
Artificial Cornea: Past, Current, and Future Directions
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DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2021.770780
Abstract: Corneal diseases are a leading cause of blindness with an estimated 10 million patients diagnosed with bilateral corneal blindness worldwide. Corneal transplantation is highly successful in low-risk patients with corneal blindness but often fails those… read more here.
Keywords: corneal; artificial cornea; cornea; past current ... See more keywords
Numerical Study of Customized Artificial Cornea Shape by Hydrogel Biomaterials on Imaging and Wavefront Aberration
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DOI: 10.3390/polym13244372
Abstract: The blindness caused by cornea diseases has exacerbated many patients all over the world. The disadvantages of using donor corneas may cause challenges to recovering eye sight. Developing artificial corneas with biocompatibility may provide another… read more here.
Keywords: artificial corneas; artificial cornea; cornea; optimized artificial ... See more keywords
Artificial cornea transplantation and visual rehabilitation: an integrative review.
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DOI: 10.5935/0004-2749.2021-0350
Abstract: Due to the development of complications and the biocompatibility and scarcity of transplant donor tissues, artificial corneas, which can be used for the rehabilitation of optical functions, have been developed. The current study aimed to… read more here.
Keywords: keratoprosthesis; artificial cornea; boston type; visual rehabilitation ... See more keywords