A novel artificial cornea that adheres to eye cells could bring new hope to the estimated 10 million people worldwide who are blind because of corneal damage or disease. The new design should relieve some of the complications–such as tissue rejection–that often accompany corneal transplants or the implantation of existing artificial corneas. The device, which has been extensively tested in rabbits, is expected to be in clinical trials early next year.

Source : Technology Review.