fcastro7 - Slashdot User

Comment Grow up (Score 1) 426

by fcastro7 on Friday June 11, 2010 @07:40PM (#32544214) Attached to: New York Times Bans Use of Word "Tweet"

Technology is wonderful, and we should all embrace it. Twitter, Facebook, etc. But talking like a 16 year old is another. Let's not lose our language.

Artificial Cornea To Reach Patients This Year 94

Posted by Soulskill on Monday June 07, 2010 @06:12PM from the check-out-my-eye-pod dept.

kkleiner writes "A German-led team of researchers has developed a new version of an ophthalmological polymer to which the eye will bond and still function normally. 'The new polymer could help restore sight to thousands waiting for corneal transplants around the world. The artificial cornea has passed clinical trials and is ready to see expanded use in patients this year. ... In order to work in the human body, an artificial cornea has to meet some stringent requirements. First, it has to bond to the human eye around its edge. ... The center of the artificial cornea, however, does not promote cell growth and remains clear so that it can be seen through. The artificial cornea also has to move freely with the eyelid and balance moisture on its faces.'"

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