First Eye and Face Transplant.

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  • Author(s): LEWIS, TANYA (AUTHOR)
  • Source:
    Scientific American. Jan2025, Vol. 332 Issue 1, p82-83. 2p. 1 Color Photograph.
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    • Subject Terms:
      LEUKOCYTE count; FACIAL transplantation; COVID-19 pandemic; VETERANS; OPTIC nerve
    • Abstract:
      A man named Aaron James received the first-ever partial-face and whole-eye transplant after a severe electrical accident in 2021. The surgery, performed by surgeons at NYU Langone Health, was successful in maintaining the eye's shape and blood flow, although James does not have vision in the transplanted eye. Researchers view this case as a step towards successful whole-eye transplants, highlighting the challenges of regenerating the optic nerve. James and his wife shared their experiences and challenges in a postoperative interview, emphasizing the emotional toll and coping mechanisms they have developed. [Extracted from the article]
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