In a landmark medical advancement, researchers at Newcastle University have successfully created a 3D-printed human cornea using stem cells, collagen, and alginate to form a bio-ink. This innovation offers renewed hope to more than 10 million people globally who suffer from corneal blindness due to disease, trauma, or infection. The 3D printing process can produce custom-shaped corneas in under 10 minutes, tailored precisely to each patient using a simple eye scan. What makes this technology even more promising is its potential to ease the global shortage of donor corneas. Since bio-printed corneas are derived from a patient’s own stem cells, the risk of rejection could be significantly reduced. While clinical trials and regulatory hurdles remain before these corneas can be widely used in patients, this achievement marks a massive step toward revolutionizing eye care and restoring sight for millions. #3DPrinting #StemCellTherapy #VisionRestoration #MedicalInnovation #Bioengineering