In a few weeks the Argus II retinal implant will begin to be available to patients blinded by retinitis pigmentosa. Although it will not offer full sight, it will offer some vision to these patients.
The device, which looks a bit like Google Glass, is connected to a tiny electrode array that’s been implanted in the user’s retina and that transmits information to the visual cortex.
The study is small (only 30 people) to start, but if successful, the device will certainly improve and become just the beginning of a long list of implantables. Backers also hope it will be approved for use in patients with macular degeneration.
Friday, November 22, 2013
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