Wednesday, August 25, 2010

Biosynthetic Corneas Show Promise in Transplants

Swedish scientists report that they’ve successfully implanted “biosynthetic” corneas in 10 patients, potentially paving the way for more accessible treatment for those with cornea-related vision problems.

“The patients’ own cells and nerves grew back, and there was an overall improvement in vision,” said study co-author May Griffith.

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