Objective: To report the therapeutic practice patterns of silicone hydrogel (SiH) bandage soft contact lenses (BSCL) and the resultant rate of microbial keratitis (MK). Methods: A retrospective ...

Amniotic membrane has been extensively studied. Its full potential in ocular surface pathologies has yet to be unlocked. Given the indisputable utility and extraordinary versatility of AM ...

Bone marrow mesenchymal stromal cells (BMSCs), identified as pericytes comprising the hematopoietic niche, are a group of heterogeneous cells composed of multipotent stem cells, including ...

The mammalian amniotic cavity is filled with a protective liquid (i.e., amniotic fluid) that surrounds the fetus throughout gestation. Indeed, the amniotic fluid is essential for fetal development and ...

This is the introduction to a five-story project, The Lens’ Embracing Katrina Narratives project. Last summer, in July, a group of influential New Orleanians gathered, with hopes of preparing the city ...