Revolutionary Eye Implant Allows Blind People to Read Again
A groundbreaking retinal implant paired with video-recording glasses has enabled 84% of participants with untreatable macular degeneration to see again.
ScienceGNGV Editorial Team5 min read
A revolutionary eye implant has restored the ability to read to people with previously untreatable age-related macular degeneration, according to Positive News. The device was inserted under the retinas of 38 people, and when paired with specially designed video-recording glasses, the technology enabled 84% of participants to see again.
"In the history of artificial vision, this represents a new era," said Mahi Muqit from London's Moorfields Eye Hospital. The implant works by capturing visual information through the glasses and transmitting it directly to the retinal cells, bypassing the damaged portions of the eye.
Age-related macular degeneration affects millions worldwide and is the leading cause of vision loss in people over 50. Until now, there was no effective treatment for the most severe cases. This breakthrough could transform the lives of millions who have lost their sight to this condition.
