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Developing a transparent artificial cornea for people with visual impairments

The implant aims to overcome donor shortages by offering a biocompatible, suture-free alternative that reduces complications, benefiting millions affected by corneal damage.

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Damage to the cornea affects millions of people worldwide. Empa researchers are working on a transparent, biocompatible implant from the 3D printer.

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Developing a transparent artificial cornea for people with visual impairments

Damage to the cornea affects millions of people worldwide. Empa researchers are working on a transparent, biocompatible implant from the 3D printer.

·United States
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Swiss researchers eye 3D printed corneal implants

Swiss researchers plan to use 3D printers to produce artificial corneas.

·Bern, Switzerland
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Printed on the Eye

Damage to the cornea affects millions of people worldwide. Empa researchers are working on a transparent, biocompatible 3D-printed implant that can repair defects seamlessly and permanently. The project is made possible thanks to a generous grant from...

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SWI swissinfo.ch broke the news in Bern, Switzerland on Tuesday, October 14, 2025.
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