Steve Austin was the six-million dollar man. The TV series saw and mangled astronaut rebuilt, complete with bionic eye. Science fiction has often led scientists to develop similar technologies. Now … [Read more...]
Bionic Eyes Under Development
May 16, 2008 By Leave a Comment
The world of "bionics" was made famous in the mid-1970s after a fictional character, astronaut Steve Austin was rebuilt after a crash. With his right arm, both legs and his left eye replaced with … [Read more...]
Electronic Implant in the Eye Restores Sight of Two Patients Suffering from Retinitis Pigmentosa
April 22, 2008 By 2 Comments
On 15 April 2008, as part of an international Phase I clinical study, surgeons at Moorfields carried out two successful operations to implant an artificial electronic retinal device into the eyes of … [Read more...]
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