10/09/2026
A baby is protected by the placenta in the mother's womb. After delivery, the placenta and its layers come out along with the baby. These remains are collected and stem cells are extracted from it. It is implanted on the retina after surgery.
Stem cells extracted from placenta remnants and transplanted into the retina of the eyes have been successful in restoring vision in patients. The detailed report of the four-month research has been sent to the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR).
Four patients got eyesight through stem cell transplants in Kanpur's GSVM. The institute has claimed that it is the first one in the country to do so.