Scientists are developing bioengineered corneas that could be used to replace damaged or diseased corneas. These corneas are made from cells and materials that are grown in the lab. The cells are derived from the patient’s own cornea, or from a donor cornea. The materials are typically a type of plastic or hydrogel.
The cornea is the clear front part of the eye that helps to focus light. It is made up of a layer of cells and a clear, gel-like substance. Corneal diseases can cause the cornea to become cloudy or scarred, which can lead to blurry vision or even blindness.
This development offers new hope for sight for people with corneal diseases. They could provide a more natural and durable alternative to traditional transplants, and they could be used to treat patients who are not eligible for traditional transplants. As the technology continues to develop, it is likely that bioengineered corneas will become a standard treatment for corneal diseases.
Bioengineered corneas are still in the early stages of development, but they have the potential to revolutionise corneal transplantation. They could provide a more natural and durable alternative to traditional transplants, and they could be used to treat patients who are not eligible for traditional transplants.