Tiny nanoparticles could make big impact for patients in need of cornea transplant
Monday, March 9, 2015 - 21:40
in Health & Medicine
There are about 48,000 corneal transplants done each year in the U.S., compared to approximately 16,000 kidney transplants and 2,100 heart transplants. Out of the 48,000 corneal transplants done, 10 percent of them end up in rejection, largely due to poor medication compliance. This costs the health care system and puts undue strain on clinicians, patients and their families.