Argus II Improves Light Perception

Researchers at the Doheny Eye Institute at USC have developed an artificial eye that works by using a small camera attached to a pair of glasses. The camera sends its signals to electrodes in the patients eyes. Teamed with Second Sight, their new Argus II Retinal Prosthesis bumped up pixels from 16 to 60 which will help those who test it to distinguish light from dark as well as some shapes.
Although the research is still in the experimental stage, they will be conducting another FDA approved study early this year with subjects who have bare light perception. Those with glaucoma, optic nerve disease, diabetic retinopathy, ocular trauma, or retinal detachment will not be considered. If you know someone fitting the profile and would like to be participate in the study, contact their Clinical Trial Page for details. We’re thinking that science constantly amazes us in their quest to keep our bodies going, probably long past our due dates.

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