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3D printing could allow an unlimited supply of corneas
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Bio-ink solution mixed from stem cells, alginate and collagen.
Stem cells (corneal stromal) from a healthy donor’s cornea.
3D bio-printer created shaped concentric circles in under 10 minutes.
Could build a cornea to match a patient’s unique specifications.
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