HealthUAE's First Locally Sourced Corneal Transplant Restores Sight and Brightens Patient's World
A 74-year-old Jordanian man has successfully undergone the UAE's first corneal transplant using locally sourced tissue, significantly improving his vision and alleviating pain. This milestone procedure, performed by Bascom Palmer Eye Institute with tissue from Abu Dhabi Biobank, marks a step towards addressing the global shortage of donor corneas.
The National|November 12, 2026 