Shuo Li, ETH Zurich, develops soft hydrogel corneal implant to stabilise the cornea; first human clinical study planned
Shuo Li, ETH Zurich, develops soft hydrogel corneal implant to stabilise the cornea; first human clinical study planned A mini-implant for better vision | ETH Zurich A mini-implant for better vision When the eye’s cornea is severely damaged, a transplant is often the only solution. Yet donor tissue remains scarce. A researcher from ETH Zurich is developing an implant that could bridge this gap and restore people’s vision. Millions of people around the world are affected by keratoconus, a progressive eye disorder where the cornea thins and bulges outwards. In severe cases, a corneal transplant may be the only treatment option; however, there is a limited supply of donor tissue. ...