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15/08/22 05:05 AM IST

3D-printed cornea from Human Donor Corneal Tissue

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  • In Hyderabad, researchers have created 3D-printed artificial cornea and transplanted it into a rabbit eye.
Details 
  • This project was undertaken by researchers from L V Prasad Eye Institute (LVPEI), Hyderabad in association with the Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad and Centre for Cellular & Molecular Biology, Hyderabad.
  • It has been developed indigenously, with the help of government and philanthropic
Artificial Cornea
  • Artificial cornea is completely natural and have no synthetic components.
  • It is free from animal residues. It was also found to be safe for use in patients.
  • This cornea was developed using bio-ink, which can be used by army-personnel for sight-saving at the site of injury by sealing corneal perforation. It will also prevent any infection during war-related injuries.
  • It will also be sight-saving in remote area, that have no tertiary eye care facility.
  • Cornea is the front layer of eye. It helps is focusing light and helps in clear vision. 
Source- The hindu 

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