World's First Whole-Eye Transplant Successfully Performed

Aaron James, a military veteran, lost his eye and half of his face in a high-voltage electrical accident. Surgeons at New York University's Langone Health successfully transplanted an entire eye in a groundbreaking 21-hour surgery. Although it has been six months since the procedure, James has not regained his sight, and the outcome remains uncertain. Surgeons, led by Dr. Eduardo Rodriguez, express optimism about the potential for vision restoration, emphasizing the significant achievement of transplanting an entire eye. James views the surgery as valuable, hoping it paves the way for future advancements and benefits others.

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