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Australian researchers successfully implanted a second-generation bionic eye in four patients with retinitis pigmentosa, a disease causing blindness.
Developed by Bionic Vision Technologies, the device consists of an electrode array implanted behind the eye, receiving signals from a video camera mounted on glasses.
The study, published in Ophthalmology Science, tracked patients from 2018 to 2021, demonstrating the device's long-term durability and stability within the retina with 97% of electrodes functioning after 2.7 years.
Patients experienced significant improvements in navigation, mobility, and object detection, enhancing their independence and confidence in daily activities.
