Donated placenta has been used to make a specialist tissue graft to help save the eyesight of acid attack victim, Paul Laskey.
Over 8 months, Paul had 3 amnion grafts - tissue grafts made from the inner lining of a donated placenta.
Full story ➡️ https://t.co/tyGK8k0RHI
Why do people need a cornea transplant?
There are so many reasons for a cornea transplant from injury to complete unknowns as to why people start to lose their sight. Their vision can often be extremely blurred or fuzzy stopping them taking part in normal activities.
Why do people need a cornea transplant?
There are so many reasons for a cornea transplant from injury to complete unknowns as to why people start to lose their sight. Their vision can often be extremely blurred or fuzzy stopping them taking part in normal activities.
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@Morrisons you are a disgrace. Publicly accusing a 68 year old woman of shoplifting with no evidence in front of her friends. When challenged for an apology, you tried to laugh it off and offer some reduced flowers. NOT GOOD ENOUGH. You should be ashamed. I'll not let this drop.
📣 Calling all giving types!! Help us maintain healthy blood stock levels over the summer.
If you're heading on holiday soon, book to give blood before you go - we’re in particular need of more O negative, A negative and B negative donations at the moment.
Let's celebrate the gift of life on #NHS75. 💗
Every transplant, every life saved is thanks to the generosity of donors, their loved ones and our dedicated teams.
You could be a life-saver.
Act now by confirming your decision on the NHS Organ Donor Register.
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915 people donated a kidney or part of their liver while they were still alive to a relative, friend or stranger last year – an increase from 451.
This act of kindness gives hope to so many in need of a transplant.
Learn more about living donation ➡️ https://t.co/4KKhu5MXGV
"I opened my eyes. I could see human faces in front of me."
Bharat’s vision was severely affected by keratoconus, until a cornea transplant transformed it.
Watch this film about Bharat’s transplant (features operation footage) ➡️ https://t.co/BwOZRqbeV4 #WorldKeratoconusDay