Scientists have created experimental eye drops that allow mouse eyes to perform elements of photosynthesis, a breakthrough that could transform treatment for dry eye disease.
The drops contain photosynthetic machinery extracted from spinach leaves. When applied, they use light-driven reactions to significantly improve symptoms of dry eye disease, according to research published in the journal Cell.
While the therapy has only been tested in mice, researchers hope that with further validation, the approach could one day be used in humans to treat the condition.