25-08-2017, 09:32 PM
VISUAL PROSTHESIS
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INTRODUCTION
Form of neural prosthesis to restore vision
An externally worn camera and a retinal implanted chip makes it possible
It is often usable for those who suffers from age-related macular degeneration (AMD) or retinal pigmentosa
WHO IS ELIGIBLE ?
Those who had a severe Retinal Pigmentosa
Those who are suffering from age-related macular degeneration
EYE IMPLANT
Artificial Retina
Optic nerves and
Ganglia are intact
Partially sighted
Infra-red positioning/info/power
DEVICE
Digital camera
Video-processing microchip
Radio transmitter
Radio receiver
Retinal implant
WORKING
Camera on glasses views image
Signals are sent to video processing microchip
Processed information is sent back to receiver
Receiver sends information to electrodes in retinal implant
Electrodes stimulate retina to send information to brain
CONCLUSION
Revolutionary piece of technology
Good news for AMD and retinal pigmentosa patients