Groundbreaking Whole-Eye Transplant Gives Hope to Facial Trauma Survivor

Aaron James, an Arkansas man who lost his nose, lips, chin, front teeth, and left eye in an accident, has become the recipient of the world's first whole-eye and partial-face transplant. The 21-hour surgery, performed by a team of over 140 people at NYU Langone Health, included transplants of his nose, lips, and chin bone. While it is uncertain if James will regain sight in his transplanted left eye, the procedure has shown promising signs of health. James is currently undergoing follow-up visits and therapies for his recovery, and he hopes that his experience will benefit future patients.