Cornea Research Foundation News
New Foundation Board Members Added
Newly elected to the Board:
Michael (“Mike”) Maher senior vice president of Charter One commercial banking in Indianapolis, IN. Welcome, Mike!
Philip Gibson, recently retired from Lilly, in Indianapolis, IN. Welcome, Phil!
Clorissa Quillin Recognized by Lux Biosciences
The manufacturer of the Lux Corneal Transplant Implant (named “Lucida”) has recognized Research Foundation Clinical Coordinator Clorissa Quillin for enrolling the first subject in the Lucida Clinical Study Program.
Prevent Blindness New Board Member is One of Our Own
Prevent Blindness Indiana announced that Marianne Price, PhD recently joined its Board of Directors.
Foundation Staff In the News.
National Writing Program Recognizes Indiana Writer
Development Director Elaine Voci, author of three inspirational-educational books, was selected for recognition in “Authors Across America” a national program sponsored by publisher AuthorHouse, Writers Digest magazine and The Write Stuff writers’ conference. On Friday, April 27 and Saturday, April 28, Elaine was featured as one of four Indiana authors chosen to provide insights, advice and encouragement to about 120 aspiring writers in attendance. Must be the right planets shining on Elaine because she was also featured in Fishers-Geist magazine, May-June issue, in an article on book publishing.
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Special Ornament Available to Mark CRFA 20 Year Anniversary
$20 purchase makes beautiful gift and an easy way to donate.
Where were you in 1988? Dr. Francis W. Price, Jr. had just opened his private practice and created the Cornea Research Foundation of America. His mother was his receptionist in the clinic office, and his staff was small in number. The Foundation’s earliest purpose was to collect data on corneal transplants to follow how long they lasted. Today that database is the largest in the Western Hemisphere with over 4,000 cases documented. The Foundation now generates at least 12 research studies annually, it is housed in its own offices and continues its mission to “give people back the use of their eyes.”
To mark this very special anniversary, we’ve had created a limited edition solid brass commemorative ornament, 24k gold finished and beautifully gift boxed. Each ornament is noted for its craftsmanship, design and quality. Similar to the etching, plating and screening processes used by metal formers, these ornaments are crafted to preserve the memory of this significant milestone and will be part of your ornament collection for years to come.
A keepsake etched in time…the Cornea Foundation commemorative 20th anniversary ornament will only be available from October 2007 to December 2008. Just $20 each and your purchase supports the continuing work of the Foundation and celebrates the achievements we have been able to make with your help.
To purchase one of these beautiful collector ornaments, send a check for $20 made out to CRFA and mail it to :
Elaine Voci
Cornea Research Foundation of America
9002 N. Meridian Street
Ste. 212
Indianapolis, IN 46260
To order by phone, have your credit card handy and call Elaine at 317- 814-2993.
Confocal Microscope
The Cornea Research Foundation of America has recently acquired a
state-of-the-art "confocal" microscope that shows individual cell layers in
patients' corneas. Previously, a piece of the cornea had to be removed as a
biopsy or at autopsy in order for a pathologist to examine the cell layers
in the laboratory. Now, with the confocal microscope, we can look at the
cell layers in a living eye without any discomfort or risk to the patient.
By focusing on one small area at a time, confocal microscopy shows the
layers of the cornea at high magnification. A series of 350 high-resolution
digital images can be captured in less than a minute as the field of view
moves across the cornea.
The Cornea Research Foundation has the only confocal microscope in the state
of Indiana. This new microscope will help us track the changes that occur in
various corneal conditions, such as keratoconus or Fuchs' dystrophy. It will
also allow us to study the organisms that cause eye infections.
Our first study using this microscope examined how different eyedrops affect
the cornea. This study provided important information for our many patients
who use eyedrops to treat various eye conditions, and for children, who
often need to use eyedrops to treat eye infection, such as "pinkeye". The
study results were recently published in the Journal of Cataract &
Refractive Surgery.
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