On November 9, 2023, surgeons at NYU Langone Health in New York City performed the world's first successful whole-eye transplant on a living person, Aaron James, a 46-year-old military veteran from Arkansas. James lost his left eye and part of his face in a work-related high-voltage electrical accident in 2021 . He underwent a 21-hour surgery to receive a whole-eye and partial face transplant from a deceased donor. The surgery was led by Dr. Eduardo Rodriguez, director of the Face Transplant Program at NYU Langone Health. Dr. Rodriguez and his team used 3D printing technology to create custom cutting guides to ensure the precision of the surgery. The transplant was a success, and James is now recovering at home. He has not yet regained sight in his transplanted eye, but doctors are hopeful that he will over time. The world's first complete eye transplant is a major medical breakthrough. It has the potential to restore sight to people who have lost their eyes due ...
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