Scientists have produced an organoid model of the human conjunctiva. These organoids mimic the function of the actual human conjunctiva, a tissue involved in tear production. Using their new model ...

The conjunctiva, a tissue that covers the white of the eye and the inside of the eyelids, is partially responsible for the production of these tears. It participates in tear production through the ...

The conjunctiva is a transparent mucous membrane that covers the front of the eye. While a person is awake, the eye is constantly exposed to microbes. The skin is known to be home to many of the ...

To describe the use of an acellular dermal allograft (AlloDerm) for patients with insufficient conjunctiva during evisceration and implantation surgery. The medical records of six patients with ...