Now, an artificial cornea from China

BEIJING – Chinese scientists are cultivating human cells in a laboratory in a bid to produce artificial cornea, bringing hope to over five million people suffering from corneal blindness in the country.

The cornea, a vulnerable shield protecting the eye, plays a key role in creating vision.
The team from Ocean University of China (OUC) is … Read more »»».

Artificial corneas restore sight for the first time

LONDON – Lab grown artificial corneas have been transplanted into patients’ eyes for the first time, offering hope to millions of partially sighted people.

The new technique involves growing human tissue or collagen in the lab and then shaping it, using a contact lens mould.
Damaged and scarred tissue from the front of the [..] Read the original article: here.

Artificial corneas restore sight for the first time

LONDON – Lab grown artificial corneas have been transplanted into patients’ eyes for the first time, offering hope to millions of partially sighted people.

The new technique involves growing human tissue or collagen in the lab and then shaping it, using a contact lens mould.
Damaged and scarred tissue from the front of the [..] Read the original article: here.