NEI Research News

National Eye Institute-funded research at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine showed that an early-stage, experimental “living eye drop” that uses naturally occurring eye bacteria supports corneal wound healing.

Herpes stromal keratitis is a debilitating vision condition that occurs in response to a herpes infection in the eye.

A team led by researchers at Mount Sinai has identified in mice a potential therapeutic target for dry eye disease.

Researchers have discovered a connection between levels of specific proteins in patients’ tears and persistent pain months after surgery such as LASIK.

Aqueous Humor Proteome Database includes comprehensive information on 1,683 proteins identified in aqueous humor--the fluid in the eye's anterior chamber.

A team of scientists have received funding to explore new approaches to disentangle intricate nerve networks in the cornea and discover which nerve makes people blink, which creates tears and which nerve tells us our eye is in pain.

Three-dimensional, lab-grown “mini-corneas” resemble the developing human cornea, making them a powerful new tool for the study of corneal diseases, a study finds.

Using nanoparticles to encapsulate eye medication decreased graft rejection while requiring fewer and smaller doses.

Studying mice, researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have found that proteins made by stem cells that regenerate the cornea may be new targets for treating and preventing corneal injuries in people with dry eye.

NEI grant will support examining impact of pain and inflammation on eye’s surface and possible link to diseases.