Eye implant made from pig skin restored sight in blind people, according to study - Global News

8/12/2022 12:00:00 AM2 years 8 months ago
by Kathryn Mannie
by Kathryn Mannie
Scientists have devised a way to turn pig skin into collagen that can be implanted into diseased corneas to restore sight to the blind, according to a new study.
Twenty people who were blind or suffered severe vision loss had some or all of their sight restored after researchers implanted bioengineered corneas into their eyes. This new technique may prove to … [+4246 chars]
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