There could be light at the end of the tunnel for those suffering from eye ailments and awaiting eye transplants due to damaged corneas. Chennai-based microbiologist H N Madhavan of Sankara Netralaya, along with Japanese polymer scientist Prof Muri from the Vasada University of Tokyo, has devised a method to treat corneal damage that regenerates destroyed cells without the need for transplants. With tests on rabbits completed successfully, the duo is now waiting to carry out similar trials on human subjects.
Speaking from Chennai, Madhavan told DNA, We have applied to the India Council for Medical Research for permission to conduct the experiment on humans. We proved that rabbits could accept the treatment and hope that humans would also be able to benefit from it.
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