The cornea – the eye’s transparent front layer – is difficult to repair when badly damaged because it has no blood vessels and limited regenerative capacity. Severe corneal disease is often treated with donor transplants, which can be constrained by organ availability and waiting lists.
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March 12, 2026The cornea – the eye’s transparent front layer – is difficult to repair when badly damaged because it has no blood vessels and limited regenerative capacity. Severe corneal disease is often treated with donor transplants, which can be constrained by organ availability and waiting lists.