Posted on 03/04/2009 4:11:31 PM PST by Free ThinkerNY
A grandfather today spoke for the first time of how doctors helped him see again with a pioneering 'bionic' eye implant.
Ron, 73, is one of only three people in the UK who have undergone the revolutionary surgery at London's Moorfield Eye Hospital.
The pensioner, whose full name was not revealed, spoke of his joy at being able to carry out everyday tasks like sorting the washing since losing his sight in his 40s.
The implant has been designed by an American company called Second Sight.
Eighteen patients worldwide have been fitted with the device as part of an international trial.
It works with the help of a small electronic receiver implanted at the back of the eye.
Light from an image is captured by a video camera on the patient's glasses. The camera sends the signal wirelessly to the receiver on the outside of the eye.
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bttt
Science fiction becomes fact. Cool!
thanks, bfl
Amazing invention. Wow!
Fascinating! Having been born with a defective eye and never seeing with both eyes, I would love to try this even for one day only, just to see what the world looks like with two eyes.
I figure the bionic nose is still probably a ways down on the priority list.
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