Saturday, Mar 15 2025 | Time 02:09 Hrs(IST)
States » SouthPosted at: Mar 13 2025 10:44PM


LVPEI secures Australian patent for novel corneal therapy

Hyderabad, Mar 13 (UNI) The L V Prasad Eye Institute (LVPEI), Hyderabad, has received an Australian patent for a groundbreaking stem cell therapy designed to treat vision loss caused
by corneal scarring and distention.

Developed by Dr Sayan Basu and Dr Vivek Singh, the innovative therapy utilizes stem cells from the eye's surface to repair damaged corneas. This patented cell composition combines limbal epithelial and stromal cells to address corneal diseases, providing a promising alternative to corneal transplants, a statement said on Thursday.

The therapy, which previously received an Indian patent, is undergoing clinical trials approved by the Government of India. While further validation is required before it becomes available for patient use, the therapy holds potential in treating conditions like keratoconus by strengthening and replenishing corneal collagen.

Dr Singh described the achievement as India's first Australian patent for a stromal stem cell-based therapy targeting corneal scars.
Dr. Basu highlighted its potential to revolutionize treatment options for various corneal conditions if clinical trials prove successful.

This innovation offers hope for patients in low- and middle-income countries where corneal blindness is prevalent.
UNI VV
Tags: #LVPEI secures Australian patent for novel corneal therapy
More News

Construction of Layams in Kerala to be completed before rainy season: minister

15 Mar 2025 | 2:00 AM

Thiruvananthapuram, Mar 14 (UNI) The construction of labour housing (Layam) for plantation workers should be completed before the rainy season, Industries Minister P Rajeeve said on Friday.

see more..

Kerala: Maldivian national injured after barracuda fish attacks him, saved

15 Mar 2025 | 1:50 AM

Kochi, Mar 14 (UNI) A Maldivian national who was critically injured after being attacked by a dangerous barracuda fish during a fishing expedition, has been successfully treated and saved by Kochi Amrita Hospital.

see more..

Just 48 hours enough to finish Kerala drug mafia: Chennithala

15 Mar 2025 | 1:40 AM

Thiruvananthapuram, Mar 14 (UNI) Just 48 hours is enough to wipe out the entire drug mafia from Kerala through stringent police action, former Kerala Home Minister and senior Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala said on Friday.

see more..

Kerala CM demands consensus on delimitation of LS constituencies

15 Mar 2025 | 1:36 AM

Thiruvananthapuram, Mar 14 (UNI) Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Friday urged the Union Government to take a decision on the issue of delimitation of Lok Sabha constituencies on the basis of a consensus.

see more..

AP: Pawan Kalyan contradicts DMK's stand of opposing Hindi

15 Mar 2025 | 1:22 AM

Kakinada, Mar 14 (UNI) Jana Sena party chief and Andhra Pradesh deputy Chief Minister K Pawan Kalyan disagreed with Tamil Nadu on the issue of opposing Hindi, stating that Hindi and Sankrit are the Indian languages.

see more..