This week scientists will be placing a 3D-printed prosthetic eye for the first time ever. I'm inexperienced enough not to fully understand a 'prosthetic' eye but the 3D eye will be more realistic than a traditional acrylic prosthetic eye. Also, it will cut the time it takes for patients to be fitted with their prosthetics in half, from six weeks to three.
A young girl from England has a condition known as microtia and was born without a properly formed left ear.
Scientists have built the necessary cartilage via 3D printing. They will combine it with plant-based materials to rebuild the ear.
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