New-generation artificial cornea could restore vision for millions worldwide

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Scientists report advances on new and improved artificial corneas which could improve vision for more than 10 million people. Courtesy of the National Eye Institute
Scientists report advances on new and improved artificial corneas, which could improve vision for more than 10 million people. Courtesy of the National Eye Institute

An improved artificial cornea, which could restore the vision of more than 10 million people worldwide who are blind due to diseased corneas, finally is moving toward reality, scientists in California conclude in a new analysis of research on the topic. Their study is scheduled for the June 6 issue of ACS' Biotechnology Progress.


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