A glance at what’s happening in the world of technology - Autumn 2022.
Porcine corneal implant could help improve vision
A corneal implant made from pigs’ skin has restored functional vision in 20 people with damaged corneas, most of whom were visually impaired before treatment.
The bioengineered implant, which uses collagen protein taken from the skin, could bring hope to those suffering from poor vision due to corneal damage or disease. It is envisaged as an alternative to transplanted human corneas from donors, which are scarce in countries where the need for them is greatest. The study was led by researchers at Linköping University and LinkoCare Life Sciences AB and was published in Nature Biotechnology.
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The main purpose of the bill is to abolish NHS England and centralise its services, creating single patient records where patient health information is available in one place.
The College of Optometrists has today launched a public consultation on the next edition of its Guidance for Professional Practice which will be open for the next six weeks until Monday 3 August 2026.