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Lab-created corneas used to restore vision

Posted by Promolife On August - 26 - 2010

MSNBC posted this story this morning. Would like to hear your thoughts. Here’s an excerpt, followed by the link:

“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 are needed, it’s a step toward developing an alternative to standard cornea transplants that aren’t available in much of the world because of a shortage of donated corneas.”

Here’s the full article: Link

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