Slashdot Mirror

← Back to Stories (view on slashdot.org)

Artificial Cornea To Reach Patients This Year

Posted by Soulskill on from the check-out-my-eye-pod dept.

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.'"

13 of 94 comments (clear)

  1. The future of medicine by MrEricSir · · Score: 5, Funny

    I didn't see this coming.

    --
    There's no -1 for "I don't get it."
    1. Re:The future of medicine by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 4, Funny

      Yes, truly visionary.

    2. Re:The future of medicine by Monkeedude1212 · · Score: 3, Funny

      Yeah, but are they comfortable? I'm not sure if I would want to trade sight for sore eyes.

    3. Re:The future of medicine by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 3, Funny

      There's nothing to see here... move along

    4. Re:The future of medicine by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

      That couldn't have been cornea if you tried.

    5. Re:The future of medicine by kkwst2 · · Score: 2, Funny

      That would have been voted higher, but it's only funny in Boston.

  2. Puns by HForN · · 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.

    1. Re:Puns by Anonymous Coward · · 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

  3. Re:Something important to remember by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 4, Funny

    even be polarized

    Yes, I'd love to see people standing with their heads at 90 degrees just to be able to use certain ATMs.

  4. Re:Something important to remember by john83 · · Score: 2, 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.

    --
    Strange women lying in ponds distributing swords is no basis for a system of government.
  5. Re:Something important to remember by erroneus · · Score: 4, Funny

    Wow. Imagine seeing 3D in real life! That would be just awesome!

  6. Re:FINALLY! A solution to my pain... by vandelais · · Score: 3, Funny

    Are you the butterfly ballot election guy from Florida's recount? http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_sHB-X1i5MOU/SKIH1_P7gCI/AAAAAAAAAWY/b7t-bPpashA/s400/florida_hanging_chad_recount.jpg And you thought you faded into obscurity.

    --
    Game: Player 'Donald J Trump' now has AI skill level 'experimental'.
  7. Re:Having a new cornea put in? by SleazyRidr · · Score: 2, Funny

    How can they operate on your eye while you're asleep. Aren't your eyes closed?

    --
    Is 1563649 a prime number?