Innovative Eye Implant Restores Partial Vision to Blind Patients

Science Corporation's Prima implant shows promising results in helping individuals with advanced macular degeneration regain some visual capabilities.

• Science Corporation, led by former Neuralink president Max Hodak, has developed the Prima implant, a brain chip that aids blind individuals in reading and recognizing patterns.
• The Prima implant is surgically placed under the retina and works with a pair of glasses to convert visual information into electrical signals sent to the brain.
• In clinical trials, participants with age-related macular degeneration showed significant improvement in vision, with some able to read and perform tasks like solving puzzles.
• While the implant does not restore full color vision, it allows users to see processed images with a yellow tint and offers a zoom feature for enhanced clarity.
• Experts highlight the potential of this technology but note the need for further research to determine its effectiveness in daily life activities.

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