Caribbean Eye Meeting Recap: Dr. Caroline Watson

Did you know that for every 70 #donorcorneas needed only one is available?1 Reporting from Cancun at the #CaribbeanEyeMeeting2024, @carolinecwatsonmd shares OUS clinical trial results of an innovative and proprietary technology from #AurionBiotech. With cultured endothelial cells, one donor cornea can be used to treat up to 1,000 cases. FDA phase 1/2 clinical trials have begun in the United States, Dr. Watson says. References: 1. AlMutalek M, KLi JY, Bin Helayel HB, Fairaq R. Future of corneal donation and transplantation: insights from COVID-19 pandemic. Cornea. 2020. doi: 10.1097/ICO.0000000000002538 Financial Disclosures: None