91-year-old Cecil Farley became England's first NHS patient to receive an artificial cornea, bypassing a year-long wait for a human transplant.

91-year-old Cecil Farley became the first NHS patient in England to receive an artificial cornea, bypassing a year-long wait for a human cornea transplant. The artificial cornea, which replaces the inner part of the cornea, is surgically attached to the eye by a single stitch and put in place with a gas bubble. This innovative procedure could potentially reduce the need for human cornea donations in the future.

June 03, 2024
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