Researchers at University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine have successful restored the vision of mice with corneal defects using stem cells treatments. The stem cells were injected directly into the cornea of the mice. Upon completion of the stem cell treatment the eyes of the mice are reported to look no different than the undamaged eyes of other mice.
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Stem Cells to Make Lasik Obsolete
Submitted by administrator on Fri, 02/12/2010 - 06:00- argument against stem cell research
- corneas
- embryonic stem cells
- endless supply
- eye hospital
- human embryos
- institute of ophthalmology
- permanent solution
- pittsburgh school
- promising results
- replacement surgery
- robust immune systems
- school of medicine
- side step
- stem cell research
- stem cell therapy
- stromal stem cells
- temporary solutions
- university college london
- university of pittsburgh school of medicine
Where to Get Lasik Eye Surgery in Bangkok, Thailand
Submitted by administrator on Sun, 10/25/2009 - 10:00One of the most popular medical procedures in Bangkok, Thailand at the moment is Lasik eye surgery. Several of my Thai and western friends have had it done, and several more are having Lasik eye surgery in Bangkok in the next few months. Lasik eye surgery in Bangkok is not only as safe and reliable as the US, with often western-trained eye surgeons, it's also much cheaper than the west. With several eye hospitals in Bangkok to choose from, which eye hospital is the best for Lasik eye surgery?
