A trial in 18 people with degenerative eye conditions is being hailed as the most promising yet for a treatment based on human embryonic stem cells. (newscientist.com)
The study could revolutionise the bionic implant industry and the development of new, less invasive technologies that more closely resemble human body tissues, helping to treat degenerative eye conditions such as retinitis pigmentosa. (sciencedaily.com)
For several years now, a retina implant for patients with degenerative eye conditions has been under development at the University of Tübingen's eye clinic. (sciencedaily.com)