Scientists have succeeded in creating a retina from human embryonic stem cells. If this can be used in human beings, it will help millions of people to see. Medical experts are very excited with this and feel that the research has far reaching consequences. It can be a boon for people who are suffering from various eye related problems.

Millions of people are suffering from these condition and most of these are in the poor or developing countries.

An extensive research was done before scientists could create the multiple cell types necessary for the retina. They faced a lot of challenges and they needed to build microscopic gradients.

They expect that these results will be replicated in hospitals and will help millions of people around the world. A retina is the inside back layer of the eye. It records and then sends an image via the optic nerve from the eye to the brain. A retinal disease is especially very damaging for the human eyesight.

This will help millions of patients suffering from conditions such as retinitis pigmentosa and macular degeneration. A retinal implant will help people suffering from these diseases.

In US alone more than 10 million people are currently suffering from macular degeneration and other eye diseases. Most of these patients will be able to benefit if these procures become a reality.