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Groundbreaking Retinal Implants Available
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September 29, 2009
Tests conducted on blind patients brought hope to the scientific community, when new-generation retinal implants proved to be extremely effective in returning at least partial sight to patients who could not see at all. The test participants were able to recognize large objects and obstacles, and one of them was also able to read large print. After decades of slow and wrenching progress, the innovation finally provides an effective treatment to blindness, experts say. The good news is that the new implants may be made available within only a couple of years, Technology Review reports.
