Revolutionary Jelly Eye Drops Halt Sight Loss
Eye drops made from Wharton's Jelly, a substance found in umbilical cords, are being tested in a clinical trial in France as a potential treatment for chronic keratitis, a condition that can lead to permanent sight loss. The jelly contains cells believed to repair damage to the surface of the eye caused by infections or injury. The drops, made from freeze-dried and sterilized Wharton's Jelly, are applied five times a day for 40 days, and the results of the trial are expected later this year.