First Artificial Cornea Transplant in England Restores Vision

Doctores Especialistas on August 20, 2025. Visit author social media

In December 2024, England performed its first artificial cornea transplant on a 54-year-old patient, marking a major breakthrough in eye care. The patient had previously received a donor cornea transplant, but his body rejected it, leaving him with very limited vision.

Before the artificial cornea, he could only see the largest letters on the eye chart. After the procedure, he can now read all the letters clearly, showing a remarkable improvement. The Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital has performed four artificial cornea transplants so far, with all patients experiencing significant vision improvements.

Made from a material with a lower risk of rejection than traditional transplants, these artificial corneas are especially suitable for patients more prone to rejection. It is expected that more ophthalmic surgeons will adopt this alternative, and in Mexico, tests are already underway to develop and evaluate artificial corneas, paving the way for future transplants with this innovative device.

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Key words: Cornea Transplant, Eye Surgery, Vision Improvement, Artificial Cornea, Vision Restauration, Opthalmology

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