Groundbreaking Eye Transplants Give Hope to the Blind

Surgeons at NYU Langone Health in New York have successfully performed the world's first whole-eye transplant in a human. The surgery, which took 21 hours, was part of a partial face transplant for a military veteran who had lost his left eye in an electrical accident. Although the patient has not regained sight in the transplanted eye, the grafted eye has shown signs of health, including functioning blood vessels and a promising retina. The surgery marks a significant advancement in the field, as previous eye transplants were limited to the cornea. The recipient's progress will continue to be monitored, and the transplantation of a viable eye globe opens up new possibilities for vision restoration.