Research opens way for bionic eye

vinnieza · Post by **vinnieza** » Tue Apr 24, 2007 5:55 pm

US scientists have opened the way for the development of a "bionic eye".

They used electrodes to stimulate an area of the brain that processes visual information, the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences reported.

The results in monkeys increase the chance that people with conditions such as glaucoma will one day have their vision restored with a prosthetic eye.

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Post by **117** » Tue Apr 24, 2007 6:21 pm

ffs I was hoping for a story about eyes on stalks

Post by **fac51** » Tue Apr 24, 2007 6:50 pm

vinnieza · Post by **vinnieza** » Tue Apr 24, 2007 7:17 pm

I'm thinking laser eye surgery in the future will be reduced in cost and this will be at the higher end for those with money. If they manage to successfully meet their objective

Post by **117** » Tue Apr 24, 2007 7:17 pm

why is this in Drop Out Room? I felt sure it was in Latest News earlier?

Post by **fac51** » Tue Apr 24, 2007 8:13 pm

dunno but i've moved it.

vinnieza · Post by **vinnieza** » Wed Apr 25, 2007 9:10 am

Because i can't post in latest news, so i usually post in the most relevant forum but this time i couldn't find one

Post by **fac51** » Wed Apr 25, 2007 9:22 am

Changed it so you can post now.

vinnieza · Post by **vinnieza** » Wed Apr 25, 2007 4:36 pm

Thanks

. I'll fill it with random rubbish now