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Biomimetic 3-D printed corneas may revolutionize corneal transplantation
A biomimetic cornea that combines stem cell technology and 3-D printing may be the future of corneal transplantation.“Research is still at the early stages, but what the future may bring is a customized graft, perfectly tailored for the patient, derived from the patient’s own cells, with no risk of rejection. A concept that is entirely different from the types of artificial corneas we have now, and also a potential solution to the cornea transplant tissue shortage that is currently a global concern,” Nadia Zakaria, MD, PhD, said.