04 November 2010

Microchip Implant Restores Partial Sight

This is pretty amazing...

"For the first time, scientists have restored the ability of previously blind patients to recognize letters, fruit and other items using light-sensitive microchips implanted in the inner surface of the eye.  One patient was able to read the hands of a clock, discern seven shades of gray, find and identify tableware and combine the letters of the alphabet to form words."

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The tiny retinal implant is inserted just under the retina in the eye. Photo: Implant AG

(via Digg & LiveScience)

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