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Woman Can See Again After World’s First Transplant of a Central Retina
Good News Network • • health
Key Points:
- Surgeons in Turin performed the world's first simultaneous transplant of a complete human macula along with the cornea, sclera, and connective tissue from one eye to the other, restoring vision for a blind woman.
- The 6-hour surgery, led by Professor Michele Reibaldi, was necessary because the patient's left eye had an irreversibly damaged optic nerve, while her right eye had a preserved optic nerve but damaged retina and cornea.
- The transplant combined intact components from both eyes to create a functioning eye, marking a groundbreaking advancement in ocular surgery.
- Early follow-up results show successful tissue reattachment and vision restoration, with the patient able to recognize her son and dog shortly after the procedure.
- Professor Reibaldi highlighted the collaborative effort of the surgical team and described the operation as a new frontier in eye surgery, with promising implications for future treatments.
