Israeli Scientists 3D-Print a Cornea for the First Time and Successfully Transplant It to a Human Patient
According to reports from the news portal 24Jerusalem.com, Israel has recorded one of the most significant medical breakthroughs in recent years. The biotechnology company Precise Bio, specializing in tissue engineering, has successfully produced and transplanted a cornea created using three-dimensional bioprinting. The operation was performed as part of the first phase of clinical trials and marked an important step toward creating an alternative to traditional donor tissue.
The company’s PB-001 implant is a highly precise bioconstruct made from human corneal cells and biocompatible materials, allowing for an accurate reproduction of the cornea’s structure, shape, and transparency. Unlike donor tissue, the quality of a bioprinted cornea can be standardized, reducing the risk of complications and increasing the predictability of surgical outcomes.
According to Precise Bio experts, the global shortage of donor corneas remains a serious problem: for every available donor cornea, dozens of patients are waiting for a transplant. Bioprinting technology has the potential to dramatically change this situation by providing a stable and virtually unlimited supply of implants for ophthalmic procedures.
The first operation in Israel demonstrated strong compatibility between the printed tissue and the patient’s eye. Physicians report that the implant integrated successfully and the procedure was completed without complications. In the coming months, the company plans to expand the number of participants in the clinical trial to evaluate the long-term safety and effectiveness of the technology.
If subsequent stages confirm these results, Israel may become the first country to implement large-scale use of bioprinted corneas. Precise Bio is already exploring the development of other types of bioprinted ophthalmic tissues, which could fundamentally transform the treatment of eye diseases.
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