- Reaction score
- 1,697
Six blind patients have had their eye-sight restored after undergoing pioneering stem cell transplants.
Researchers at Moorfields Eye Hospital in London treated the patients as part of a clinical trial on patients who have lost their sight from chemical accidents or a rare genetic disease.
Using stem cells from tissue donors, surgeons grew the cells in the laboratory before transplanting them onto the patients' eyes.
Dr Julie Daniels, who is leading the research team, will present the results at a conference on regenerative medicine being held in Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, today.
www.telegraph.co.uk
Researchers at Moorfields Eye Hospital in London treated the patients as part of a clinical trial on patients who have lost their sight from chemical accidents or a rare genetic disease.
Using stem cells from tissue donors, surgeons grew the cells in the laboratory before transplanting them onto the patients' eyes.
Dr Julie Daniels, who is leading the research team, will present the results at a conference on regenerative medicine being held in Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, today.
Stem-cell treatment helps restore eye-sight
Last edited:
