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World’s first eye transplant was a giant leap forward – but vision remains elusive

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par Adam Taylor, Professor and Director of the Clinical Anatomy Learning Centre, Lancaster University

Three years ago, Aaron James, a utility lineman, lost half of his face and his arm when he was struck by a high-voltage electrical cable.

Last year, the 47-year-old received a face and whole-eye transplant – the first of its kind. The surgery took 21 hours and involved 140 healthcare professionals.

James is making remarkable progress, as recently reported…

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