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Device Revives Dead Donor Eyes, Paving Way for Transplants
Researchers developed a device that restores cellular activity in eyes from deceased donors, potentially enabling whole-eye transplants. The technology counteracts rapid degeneration after removal, addressing a key barrier to successful transplantation. Previous attempts failed because transplanted eyes could not see, but this breakthrough could change that.
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While promising, the device only revives cells—restoring vision requires reconnecting the optic nerve, a far harder challenge the study doesn't solve.
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A device that revives eyeballs from dead donors could make eye transplants possible →
MIT Technology Review
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