Cornea transplant surgery may be performed for the first time in the UK

The video explains how light enters the eye and the role of the retina in vision. It discusses how damaged corneal tissue can impair vision and introduces the development of synthetic corneas using human collagen grown in yeast. The synthetic cornea is shaped like a contact lens and is surgically implanted to replace damaged tissue, allowing patient cells and nerves to integrate with the implant.

What can damaged or scarred tissue on the cornea lead to?

• Blurred vision or complete loss of eyesight

• Faster eye movements

• Increased color perception

• Improved night vision

How is the synthetic cornea created?

• By using plastic materials

• By growing human collagen in yeast

• By extracting collagen from animals

• By using 3D printing technology

What is the shape of the synthetic cornea compared to?

• A camera lens

• A telescope lens

• A contact lens

• A magnifying glass

What happens after the synthetic cornea is stitched in place?

• The implant changes color

• The implant needs to be replaced every year

• The patient's cells and nerves grow into the implant

• The implant dissolves over time

What is the purpose of stitching the synthetic cornea in place?

• To change the eye color

• To replace the old damaged tissue

• To enhance peripheral vision

• To improve tear production