First Bionic Eye Receives FDA Approval
The Second Sight ‘Argus II’ artificial retina, just receiving FDA approval to be legally transplanted in patients, allowing the blind to partially see again through bionic eyes.
Through dedication and innovation, Second Sight™s mission is to develop, manufacture and market implantable visual prosthetics to enable blind individuals to achieve greater independence.
Disclaimer: this animation is intended to demonstrate how the system operates, and may not reflect the specific visual performance of a given user of the system.
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Feb 28, 2013 @ 18:42:44
breakthrough
Mar 05, 2013 @ 21:17:04
Wow
Mar 05, 2013 @ 21:32:04
This will make the blind more productive in society. Being more productive also increases ones carbon footprint. I am all for that!
Mar 06, 2013 @ 05:19:03
Amazing breakthroughs for the blind are coming.
Mar 07, 2013 @ 01:04:06
yay
Apr 06, 2013 @ 03:06:06
ok this is awesome but I have one question… why does the bionic eye have eyelashes lol. Think about it….
Apr 06, 2013 @ 03:11:08
i think its just reflecting the eye behind it lol
Apr 06, 2013 @ 03:11:08
i think its just reflecting the eye behind it lol
Apr 06, 2013 @ 03:17:36
oh… lol