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Man Receives First 3D Printed Prosthetic Eye

The process reduces the lead time for patients to be fitted for prosthetic eyes in half, from six to three weeks.

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In recent years, 3D printing has become more commonplace in the medical device industry. The speed, convenience and ability for customization make it ideal for custom prosthetics. A recent BBC article discussed a new first in the world of 3D printing: a human eye more realistic than the traditional acrylic prosthetics. Steve Verze, a London man in his mid-40s, was the recipient of the first eye prosthetic.

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