Prevention, Diagnosis, and Clinical Treatment of Corneal Diseases
A special issue of Journal of Clinical Medicine (ISSN 2077-0383). This special issue belongs to the section "Ophthalmology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 10 March 2026 | Viewed by 3
Special Issue Editors
Interests: corneal diseases; ocular surface disorders; dry eye disease; cornea transplant; stem cell therapy; eye bank
Interests: corneal imaging; corneal diseases; cornea transplant; ocular surface inflammation; anterior segment imaging; eye bank
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Corneal diseases remain a leading cause of visual impairment worldwide, encompassing a wide spectrum of conditions including infections, dystrophies, degenerations, and trauma.
This Special Issue will provide a comprehensive overview of current advances and future directions in the prevention, diagnosis, and clinical management of corneal disorders.
Recent innovations in imaging technologies, including anterior segment OCT and in vivo confocal microscopy, have significantly enhanced our ability to detect and monitor corneal pathology with greater precision. At the same time, the integration of molecular diagnostics and artificial intelligence is opening up new avenues for early disease detection and personalized care. Preventive strategies are increasingly recognized as essential tools in reducing the burden of corneal blindness.
On the therapeutic front, evolving medical and surgical interventions—including topical immunomodulators, crosslinking techniques, lamellar keratoplasty, and regenerative therapies—are reshaping the clinical landscape.
Finally, the availability of donated corneas—facilitated by the efforts of eye banks—is essential in successful transplantation and ensuring access to corneal tissue. Preservation methods include the responsibilities of procurement, storage, and preparation of the tissues for the operating room. Contributions to this Special Issue should highlight both established and emerging treatment paradigms, with a focus on evidence-based approaches and patient-centered outcomes.
By fostering interdisciplinary dialog and showcasing state-of-the-art research, this Special Issue will improve care for patients affected by corneal disease.
Dr. Rossella Anna Maria Colabelli-Gisoldi
Dr. Fabio Scarinci
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- dry eye disease
- cornea transplant
- stem cell therapy
- corneal imaging
- cornea disease
- deep anterior lamellar keratoplasty
- descemet stripping automated endothelial keratoplasty
- descemet membrane endothelial keratoplasty
- keratoconus
- eye bank
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