Corneal ulcer

This study tests a special hydrogel that acts like a glue to hold eye tissues together during surgery, avoiding the need for stitches. Stitches can cause pain, swelling, and scarring, but this gel uses light to bond quickly and gently. The trial will include 20 people with cornea…

This early study tests a 3D-printed human collagen implant in 4 people with severe corneal melting, a condition where the eye's clear front layer thins and can perforate. The implant is placed on the eye to reinforce the cornea and prevent vision loss. The main goal is to check i…

This phase 2 trial tests whether adding a steroid eye drop (fluorometholone) to standard antibiotic treatment improves vision at 3 months in people with bacterial corneal ulcers. About 174 adults with mild to severe ulcers will be randomly assigned to get either the steroid plus …