World Scientific
Skip main navigation

Cookies Notification

We use cookies on this site to enhance your user experience. By continuing to browse the site, you consent to the use of our cookies. Learn More
×
Spring Sale: Get 35% off with a min. purchase of 2 titles. Use code SPRING35. Valid till 31st Mar 2025.

System Upgrade on Tue, May 28th, 2024 at 2am (EDT)

Existing users will be able to log into the site and access content. However, E-commerce and registration of new users may not be available for up to 12 hours.
For online purchase, please visit us again. Contact us at customercare@wspc.com for any enquiries.
https://doi.org/10.1142/9781848165595_0028Cited by:0 (Source: Crossref)
Abstract:

The following sections are included:

  • Introduction

  • Physiology and Structure of the Human Cornea

  • Corneal Cell Types

  • Artificial Corneal Implants and Their Limitations

    • Corneal onlays and inlays

    • Artificial corneas

  • Tissue Engineering of the Human Cornea

    • Scaffold materials

    • Corneal stem cell sources

    • Tissue culture and transplantation

  • Tissue Engineering of Carrier-Free Corneal Epithelial Cell Sheets for Transplantation

  • Challenges and Concerns

  • Ethical and Socio-Economic Implications

  • New Developments

  • References