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Corneal Implants Made of Pig Skin Collagen
Researchers and entrepreneurs have developed an implant made from collagen taken from pig skin, which is similar to the human cornea
"The findings show that it is possible to develop a biomaterial that meets the criteria for all human implants, that can be mass-produced and stored for up to two years, thereby serving more people with vision problems
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"The safety and efficacy of bioengineered implants have always been at the heart of our work," said Mehrdad Rafat, a researcher and entrepreneur who designed and developed the implant
The cornea is mainly composed of collagen
Researchers have also developed a new minimally invasive treatment for keratoconus, a condition in which the cornea becomes so thin that it can lead to blindness
The surgical method and implant are used by surgeons in Iran and India, two countries where many people suffer from corneal blindness and low vision, but they suffer from a severe lack of donated corneas and treatment options
The primary purpose of the preliminary clinical study is to investigate whether the implant is safe to use
Larger clinical studies and regulatory market approval are needed before the implant can be used in healthcare
Bioengineered corneal tissue for minimally invasive vision restoration in advanced keratoconus in two clinical cohorts
