| | | British scientists create human corneas using 3D printer
The shape of a cornea is formed on a 3D bio-printer in about 10 minutes, and stem cells grow on it to create a human cornea -- although a new bio-ink that contains stem cells will likely speed the process up even more.
By HealthDay News | May 30, 2018
Researchers in Britain are refining a technique to 3D-print human corneas, but say it will likely be a few years before they can start using them in transplants. Photo by Laitr Keiows/Wikimedia Commons
WEDNESDAY, May 30, 2018 -- These days, medical advances seem to be happening in the blink of an eye. Now, British scientists report they have created human corneas using 3D-printing technology.
The researchers said they hope this breakthrough will one day ensure an unlimited supply of corneas. Human corneas are now in short supply. Yet, there are 10 million people around the world who need them to prevent blindness.
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