"corneal-blindness"

Hyderabad: An ongoing study by researchers from multiple scientific institutions in Hyderabad holds promise for millions of patients suffering from corneal blindness and even has the potential to resolve the perennial shortage of corneas needed for transplantation. In the ground-breaking research, scientists from Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB), LV Prasad Eye Institute (LVPEI) […]

The aim is to ensure that the availability of quality corneal tissue does not remain a barrier in tackling corneal blindness.

The institute also plans on expanding the scope of their activities beyond the network and has partnered for setting up eye banks in other states.