New Delhi, Feb. 8 -- Using human breast milk may enhance the healing of the cornea -- the clear outer layer at the front of the eye, which helps the eye to focus light to help one see clearly, finds a study.

Corneal wound healing is a complex process involving cell death, migration, proliferation, differentiation, and extracellular matrix remodeling.

The study by ophthalmology researchers from the University of Colorado showed that when used on wounded corneas in animal models, human breast milk led to an increase in re-epithelialiation -- a part of the wound healing process.

The wounded eyes treated with human breast milk showed higher levels of Ki67 -- a protein that's produced in cells that are actively dividing. Quick recovery is c...