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Synthetic cornea helped a legally blind man regain his sight – TechnoCodex
Artificial cornea implants already exist for patients with corneal degeneration, but because the surgeries are complex, they’re usually a last resort when transplants…
Artificial cornea implants already exist for patients with corneal degeneration, but because the surgeries are complex, theyre usually a last resort when transplants or cornea ring implants dont work. By contrast, inserting the CorNeat transplant is a relatively simple procedure that requires minimal stitches and cutting. On top of that, it uses a biomimetic material that stimulates cellular proliferation, leading to progressive tissue integration, according to CorNeat.
A very cool animation (above)…
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