Yo! Bionic Man! We've Got Your Eye!

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Israeli and international scientists are working to develop a revolutionary technology that could restore sight to millions. Within a few years, one or more versions of a "bionic eye" for people with degenerative conditions affecting the retina are expected to be available commercially.

Damage to the retina, the membrane that lines the inside of the eyeball and is connected via the optic nerve to the brain, is among the leading causes of vision loss in the developed world. The innovative technology relies on the brain's acquired ability to process visual data. As such, it will only provide a limited field of vision. Nano Retina, based in Herzliya Pituah and founded by entrepreneur Yossi Gross, is developing an implant that will replace damaged photo-receptors in the eyes and provide gray-scale vision to a resolution of 1300 pixels for the first generation of chips and 5000 pixels for the second generation. The company hopes to begin marketing its implant within five years.

 

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A cure for macular degeneration? Oh be still my quaking heart! Now when they can do the same thing for ears . . .