A strategy to save vision using Decellularized Cornea Matrix (DCM) Hydrogel by IITH Researchers

This technology offers a minimally invasive procedure to prevent scarring following corneal injury and also a new treatment strategy to cure the existing blinding scar for which the currently available option is corneal transplantation. Also, a human-sized cornea has been fabricated by Bioprinting technology towards the development of artificial cornea for transplantation.

Highlights:
• The study offers a less invasive technique in the field of ophthalmology
• Can replace some of the complex surgical procedures in ophthalmology
• This technology was developed using discarded cornea from slaughterhouses and disqualified cornea for transplantation from Eye banks
• The processing method is simple and using only eco-friendly and harmless chemicals
• Preclinical studies indicate that the corneal scar for which cadaveric corneal grafting is the only available option currently, can be cured using this hydrogel
• Introduced, for the first time, a preventive measure using this hydrogel for corneal scarring following traumatic corneal injuries
• Its potential to treat thinning corneal disorders was also explored with successful outcomes.

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