The first functional prototype of a cornea has been developed in Russia
Scientists at Sechenov University have made a breakthrough in modern ophthalmology by developing the first functional prototype of a cornea. It is made from collagen extracted from animal ligaments. Thanks to the unique technology of collagen electrodeposition, corneas are durable and hypoallergenic.
The technology of manufacturing membranes from such a protein has its own uniqueness. See our story for more details.
TV BRICS reporter: Elena Trofimova
TV BRICS cameraman: Armen Sargsyan