Clear Alternative to Blindness

An ophthalmologist at Emory University in Atlanta is the first eye surgeon in the U.S. to use a new artificial cornea. The prosthetic is made of the same material as soft contact lenses, and has a porous, white outer ring. Surrounding tissue grows into the ring forming a water-tight seal and making the prosthetic mesh with the eye better than other artificial implants, reducing the risk of rejection.