Scientists Create Artificial Cornea: Will It Restore Eyesight to Millions?
A new way to cure blindness may be in sight for millions around the world. Scientists have created a new kind of artificial cornea, inserting a sliver of collagen into the eye that coaxes its own natural corneal cells to regrow and restore vision. It worked in a first-stage study of 10 patients in Sweden, researchers reported Wednesday. And while larger studies ...more»