Early test of new laser-free eye treatment shows promise
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Scientists have developed a new eye treatment using electrical current to reshape the cornea, called electromechanical reshaping (EMR). This technique temporarily alters tissue pH, making the cornea moldable. Lab tests on rabbit eyes successfully corrected simulated nearsightedness without cell damage. While still in early stages, EMR could offer advantages over LASIK surgery – potentially being reversible, avoiding heat transfer, treating more conditions, and costing less due to simpler equipment.
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