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Corneas made from pig skin restore sight in humans: study
Story at a glance Corneal implants made from pig skin have restored eyesight into 20 people with damaged or diseased corneas, a new study claims.  The cornea is the clear part of the eye that covers the iris and pupil and allows light to enter the eye. Corneal impairments are the fourth leading cause of blindness, according to the WHO.  Researchers hope that the study’s findings mean the implants can serve as an alternative to corneal transplants from humans which can be hard to come by, especially in some countries in Asia, Africa and the Middle East.  Implants made from pig skin have restored sight in the blind, according to a new study.   The implant used

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