Cornea transplants could help treat blindness
Corneal problems are the second-biggest cause of blindness worldwide. But there’s a shortage of replacement corneas, with only one cornea for every 70 needed. In 2024, 10 million people are waiting for a transplant. This method use the patient’s own cells to create a unique ink. This is layered to form a new cornea, which perfectly matches the patient’s body and reduces the risk of rejection.
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Cornea transplants could help treat blindness

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