Artificial Cornea To Reach Patients This Year 94
kkleiner writes "A German-led team of researchers has developed a new version of an ophthalmological polymer to which the eye will bond and still function normally. 'The new polymer could help restore sight to thousands waiting for corneal transplants around the world. The artificial cornea has passed clinical trials and is ready to see expanded use in patients this year. ... In order to work in the human body, an artificial cornea has to meet some stringent requirements. First, it has to bond to the human eye around its edge. ... The center of the artificial cornea, however, does not promote cell growth and remains clear so that it can be seen through. The artificial cornea also has to move freely with the eyelid and balance moisture on its faces.'"
The future of medicine (Score:5, Funny)
I didn't see this coming.
Re:The future of medicine (Score:4, Funny)
Yes, truly visionary.
Re:The future of medicine (Score:3, Funny)
Yeah, but are they comfortable? I'm not sure if I would want to trade sight for sore eyes.
Puns (Score:3, Funny)
"The artificial cornea has passed clinical trials and is ready to see expanded use in patients this year. .."
I see what you did there.
Re:Something important to remember (Score:4, Funny)
Yes, I'd love to see people standing with their heads at 90 degrees just to be able to use certain ATMs.
Re:The future of medicine (Score:3, Funny)
There's nothing to see here... move along
Re:Something important to remember (Score:3, Funny)
For example, an artificial cornea could be made to block UV rays or even be polarized. I'm still waiting for telescopic vision corneas but I doubt that will happen. But the idea of having built-in sunglasses is interesting to me... not that I would have it done unless it were necessary to replace my cornea anyway...
Certainly, a UV filter seems plausible to me. However, you normally use two lenses to make a telescope, so unless it could form some very exotic diffractive object, I think you'd need at least a pair of thick glasses to make a telescope. You might be able to make a magnfying glass though.
Re:Puns (Score:0, Funny)
OH! Ha-hah! I get it!
The artificial cornea
expanded use
Because the cornea is part of the eye and the pupils dilate which is expansion!
Oh boy, I'm really tearing up here over these cornea (corny!) jokes! Why, next eye might have to reflect on such light humor!
Eh? Eh? Nudge, nudge, what? :D
Re:The future of medicine (Score:5, Funny)
That couldn't have been cornea if you tried.
Re:Something important to remember (Score:5, Funny)
Wow. Imagine seeing 3D in real life! That would be just awesome!
Re:FINALLY! A solution to my pain... (Score:4, Funny)
Re:The future of medicine (Score:3, Funny)
That would have been voted higher, but it's only funny in Boston.
Re:Having a new cornea put in? (Score:3, Funny)
How can they operate on your eye while you're asleep. Aren't your eyes closed?