New Breakthrough Can Help Save Vision

New Breakthrough Can Help Save Vision

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Certain cells, called corneal limbal stromal cells, have been identified in the eye, which could lead to a new treatment to cure blinding eye conditions.

New Cells Found That Could Help Save People's Sight

New Cells Found That Could Help Save People's Sight

Science Daily

PHOTO: Stem cells isolated from the corneal limbus growing in culture. (Credit: Image courtesy of University of Southampton)

Led by Professor Andrew Lotery, the study found that cells called corneal limbal stromal cells, taken from the front surface of the eye have stem cell properties and could be cultured to create retinal cells.