<span style="color: #222222;">Indian Institute of Technology, Hyderabad (IIT-Hyderabad) researchers have developed an alternative to corneal transplantation. Dr Falguni Pati, Associate Professor, Department of Biomedical Engineering at the IIT-Hyderabad and his research team have developed a hydrogel from discarded corneas from human and bovine sources using a simple and novel method. In an unexpected happening, the team discovered the most striking feature of this tissue-specific hydrogel to prevent cells from scar tissue formation, which is attributed to the micro-environment that cannot be offered by any synthetic or other natural material.<br />”<br />”Capable of being injected owing to its two phases, liquid and gel, based on the incubation temperature, they explored its potential to serve as a material for minimally invasive treatment to replace complicated surgeries. Until now, no solution is available to prevent corneal scarring following an injury. For the first time the team demonstrated that this hydrogel can be applied immediately after injury which helps to regenerate the cornea without scarring. Until now, no treatment is available other than partial donor corneal graft or corneal transplantation for scarring, which is already present in the visual acuity. IIT-Hyderabad director Murthy has congratulated the team on this novel innovation and said vision, being one of the most important organs of any living being, this innovation will indeed bring light to many lives.</span><br />

<span style="color: #222222;">Indian Institute of Technology, Hyderabad (IIT-Hyderabad) researchers have developed an alternative to corneal transplantation. Dr Falguni Pati, Associate Professor, Department of Biomedical Engineering at the IIT-Hyderabad and his research team have developed a hydrogel from discarded corneas from human and bovine sources using a simple and novel method. In an unexpected happening, the team discovered the most striking feature of this tissue-specific hydrogel to prevent cells from scar tissue formation, which is attributed to the micro-environment that cannot be offered by any synthetic or other natural material.<br />”<br />”Capable of being injected owing to its two phases, liquid and gel, based on the incubation temperature, they explored its potential to serve as a material for minimally invasive treatment to replace complicated surgeries. Until now, no solution is available to prevent corneal scarring following an injury. For the first time the team demonstrated that this hydrogel can be applied immediately after injury which helps to regenerate the cornea without scarring. Until now, no treatment is available other than partial donor corneal graft or corneal transplantation for scarring, which is already present in the visual acuity. IIT-Hyderabad director Murthy has congratulated the team on this novel innovation and said vision, being one of the most important organs of any living being, this innovation will indeed bring light to many lives.</span><br />