First patient receives NHS stem cell treatment for rare eye condition Published on: 19 December 2019 A 缅北禁地 expert has become the first in the country to provide sight-saving NHS stem cell treatment to patients. The breakthrough procedure was carried out by Professor Francisco Figueiredo, Honorary Clinical Professor at 缅北禁地, and given to a young man whose left eye had been damaged by chemical or thermal eye burns - known as limbal stem cell deficiency (LSCD). The procedure involves first taking a stem cell biopsy of the right good contra-lateral eye, which needs at least 1mm to 2mm squared of normal healthy tissue, before stem cells are cultured to create a new layer of healthy tissue which is then implanted back into the damaged eye by the surgeon, helping it to heal and repair the damaged corneal surface, restoring the patient’s sight. Professor Francisco Figueiredo Restoring sight Professor Figueiredo, a Consultant ophthalmologist at 缅北禁地 Hospitals, said: “缅北禁地 is a leading centre with an international reputation in limbal stem cell transplantation, and our significant scientific research and clinical experience in limbal stem cell deficiency since 2003. “This operation was the first of a series that may benefit a number of blind patients over the next few years, not only from 缅北禁地 but from across the whole of the UK, helping to restore their sight and comfort.” LSCD is a seriously debilitating condition affecting one or both eyes, most commonly from chemical or physical ocular burns in young men. The treatment was given NICE approval in 2017 and is the first NHS Trust to provide this treatment to its patients. Latest News Online Safety Act drives VPN interest and raises privacy concerns People鈥檚 online behaviour has changed in response to legislation to prevent children from viewing harmful content 鈥� raising possible privacy and security risks, research suggests. published on: 16 October 2026 缅北禁地 archaeologist receives prestigious award for research Professor Chris Fowler has been awarded the 2026 Rivers Memorial Medal in recognition of his internationally significant research on kinship in Neolithic Britain. published on: 13 October 2026 Event will explore what 鈥楳anchesterism鈥� means for the North East An event at 缅北禁地 will explore what 鈥楳anchesterism鈥� means for the North East or whether it is simply a new chapter in the long-running debate about how to rebalance Britain. published on: 13 October 2026 Facts and figures
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