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New Bionic Eye Could Restore Sight Tuesday, April 08, 2008 - Ehud Rattner Home >> News >> Medicine   
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Researchers working for the Boston Retinal Implant Project have been developing a bionic eye implant that could restore the eye sight of people who suffer from age-related blindness. Although the bionic eye will only help individuals that were born with functional eyesight, the implant is expected to considerably improve their lives.
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The scientists explain that the bionic eye will be affective for individuals who once had sight, since their brain knows how to process visual information. The unfortunate people who were born blind do not have the neurological capability to process the data received via the wire. Furthermore, the optic nerve must be at least partly functional. Otherwise, the data will not be fully processed. For many individuals that were born blind, this is a problem as well, since their optic nerve has never been used. However, most of these individuals have a natural compensation mechanism, in the form of enhanced senses, such as hearing and touch.
The researchers note the device has some limitations, and it will not restore perfect vision. However, they are sure it will give people the advantage of having a general sense of their surroundings. Hopefully, the technology may enable people to recognize faces and facial expressions. "The thing is to significantly improve the quality of life for blind patients," said Joseph Rizzo of the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, who has co-directed the project with MIT's John Wyatt since 1988.
TFOT has covered the discovery of the last retinal movement-detecting cell and the latest stem-cell research that has improved our understanding of blindness. Another article recently published by TFOT deals with mind controlled bionic limbs, which were designed to assist disabled people in their daily lives. Thirty six researchers joined collaborated on The Boston Retinal Implant Project, including scientists from MIT, the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, and the V.A. Medical Center in Boston. For more information about the project, see the Boston Retinal Implant Project website. |
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is there any posiibility that in the future people who were born blind could be eligable to the bionic eye. and can it work for example on people who have R.O.P ? |
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| if you can still see a shadow can this help? | |||
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My aunt blindness was caused by diabetes. Is there any chance the bionic eye can help her? |
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i am a 25 year old male, i was born normal, but in my teenage years i damaged my right eye, is there any possible way for me to get more info and if there is a way for me to get my sight back, please contact me at 216-355-0909 or eglovan2001@yahoo.com with any info you might have. thank you very much, hope to hear from you soon, thanx. |
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| who cares about u peoples problems stop complaining | |||
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Is there a program that uses volenteers for the bionic eye research trials? I would appreciate any information on this subject, as I am blind, but not from birth. I had eye trama, a cornia transplant which was successful, but a problem with the pressure caused blindness. |
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This is fantastic and very interesting. Last I heard the vision is in 64 bit. That being said wasn't it only 16 bit at best a year or two ago. So imagine what the possibilities for this in 5 years? The ability to read normal or slightly larger print? How about COLOR in 10? Heck at that rate we are looking the possibility of improved vision beyond what an organic eye can perceive. Imagine what future this or other companies can provide. We have seen all frontiers from land, to the human body, to space. Now I think it's time to conquer them. |
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Hello I was wondering if there is somewhere I can find more information on this and the possiblity of getting some help for my uncle who has Macular Degeneration. Thank You |
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my ancle's blindness is cause by diabetes. can bionice eye help him to see again. if you have any information or where i can get more information please e-mail at c199022@yahoo.com. thank you so much |
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I have Retinopathy of Prematurity; I have only light perception and facial vision. Would I be a good candidate for this procedure? Please contact my mother, Pamela Bannerman, at: 910-231-9116. |
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i am a 21year old male who has had a detachment in both eyes. I am totally blind in one eye and limited vision in the other with a cataract.Is there help? |
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My father is a healthy 93. He has asked for the bionic eye since he first learned of it. So far, I understand it is not used for MDegeneration, Could this change? |
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My mother was diagnosed with retinitis pigmentosa in 1998, and now she is completely blind. She is only 70yrs old. My brother stumbled on your website and forwarded to me, please let me know if there is any way you can help her. We want her to see again. This is when she should be enjoying the fruits of her labor for 7 grown kids, but she could not even enjoy her son's wedding, and weeps because she cannot see his new wife or her grandkids. She says she sees shadows, but not actual objects,she says everywhere is white. We can do trials and all. Please let me know if there is hope at osagie19641@verizon.net or you can call me at 617-216-1955. I am willing and ready to meet with your office anyday, anytime. Best Wishes |
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My sister is suffering from retinitis pigmentosa since she was 6 years old and now she is 36. She can not see at all. Is there any cure? |
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How much would i cost someone to get a bionic eye. do you have clinical studies |
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My father has Retinitis Pigmentosa. His vision began narrowing around age 40. He still has a very small amount of vision. Can the bionic eye help him? He is now 78. How can we get on a trial list? |
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| I would like to know if this system may be used to glaucomas pacient? | |||
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my mother is 40y .in one of her eyes nerves are not working.doctor didnt say what,where the exact problem is .can you please suggest me any solution |
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| my daughter is suffering from optic disc pit.is there any cure... | |||
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The Bionic Eye This is an eye that helps people who are now blind, but could once see to see again. It only works with some types of blind people, depending on your cause of blindness. Basically it surgically implants a chip behind your retina, and transmits light images into the brain's vision system. Special glasses with a camera and a transmitter also have to be worn. Section 1: people and machines section 2: images, sound and presentation section 3: health |
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Please people, I know you are very desirous of a cure but please don't leave your name and phone numbers in the comments of this article. Fraudulent people can use your info to trick you and do cruel things. Please site admin erase these folks info. |
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| in 15 i just want a freaking bionic eye | |||
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Will the bionic eye, the retinal implant, help those who have early macular degeneration??? |
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My son has rod cone dystrophy, retinitis pigmentosa and is gradually losing his sight. Will this device work on someone with his history??? |
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Iam undergoing ratinopathy laser due to blood lecage and detached retina and have lost eighty percent of vision.Suggest me about bionic eye. |
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my nani is blind from last 40 yrs, due to retinal problem,where could she get bionic implant..??? i wish she could atleast have a glance of her sons and grandson before she close her eyes.. |
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you can buy add-ons for the subway systems of New York, Washington and Chicago from within the application. |
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| when will the xray version be out? i want to see through clothes | |||
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can you please let me know where i can get info on bionic eyes I was attacked and had optic nerves damage and one eye was removed. 213 908 9634 |
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It's not a good idea to develop this only to the optically impaired. In my opinion, making something for improving the sight of the entire public will do more good. |
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dear,sir or madam, i totally requested to help my sister. my sister was blind at the age of 12 years old and now she is reached 25 years old at the marriage bond she is very beautiful but without eye no one can look beauti,we take her for a check up to the aims hospital but they said we can't do anything we are helpless.so, i loose my enthusisasm for 13 years , and at the finally i heard the name of ur's eye care sight website name, so pliz i beg you to help me and i would really very grateful thanks to you.and you can send me in my e-mail:razib_kalikotay@yahoo.com or contact me:+919641007891. your's faithfully razib from india. |
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Is it possible to make a model of this new conceptual idea? A kind prototype that will enable others to understand what's been written here? |
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my son lost his both eyes in car accident His retina completly damaged he could not see now can bionic eye bring back his sight |
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Hello, I just want to know what the odds are of science developing a way to recover sight from the removal of one's eye due RB. |
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HI my left eye is bad i cant see out of it? i need your help? let me be the start i need new eye. thank you |
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This if fabulous. My son was diagnosed with this at the age of 15 and slowly lost his sight. He is still able to see some shadows but nothing else. This would be wonderful to have some of his eyesight restored. Can\\\\\\\'t wait to hear more. |
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hi i was born blind in my left eye the doctor crushed the retina would this bionic eye work for me |
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It is important to note that it is still in the research stage and animals studies are still underway.It is only after animal studies are successful that it will be tried on humans and at that point we need to realise that it is a very vulnerable population which will be approached for research to be done on them and in the eagerness this population should probably be aware of a possibility of them being in a phase of overexpectation and vulnerable to misinterpretion of information supplied to them.The researchers definitely take care to see that this does not happen but relatives of patients then carry a responsibility often not understood well.So the relatives of patients need to now gear up to understand the realistic expectations and the possibility of a small percentage of unforeseen unexpected results.Each one can discuss the future possibility of use of this for their loved ones with their present eye doctors |
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Will bionic eye help patients with AMD and how much Please keep me posted for the further details. |
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I would be help ful to have a bionic eye Could it recieve light to make an image like human eyes do |
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how to get it its really great so plzZ contct me on my E-mail adders 22222227777777@yahoo.com |
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My friend has lost his vision due to glucoma and diabetes. plz contact me to restore his vision. ilyasshazia@yahoo.com |
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My daughter lost her eyesight in both eyes due to retina detachment. She can see some shadows, colors and the waving of a hand if right in front of her face. I wanted to know will she be a good candidate for this surgery and would it help her to see again? |
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What do you have for people who lost their eyes in catrict operation due to infection? |
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MY FEANCE HAS RP SINCE A CHILD HE HAS ONLY VERY BLURRED PERIFERAL NOW AND IS 56 IS HEALTHY AND WANTS SO MUCH TO BE ABLE TO WORK AND SUPPORT HIMSELF AGAIN IS THERE ANY HOPE OF HIM GETTING TO TRY ONE OF THESE BIONIC EYE'S I WOULD APPRICIATE IF YOU COULD LET ME KNOW WHAT TO DO TO FIND OUT THANK YOU CONTACT ME AT SNOOKIED17@YAHOO.COM |
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My 19 yr old son is blind from Retinopathy of Prematurity, he has minimal light perception, would he be a candidate for this? Please contact me: Rhonda Pruitt 678-908-3153 or 678-807-8137 or rhondapruitt85@gmail.com Thank you! |
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my husband was stabbed in the left eye please tell me how much is a bionic eye? please help me for him to have his sight back. |
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I had a retinal detachment in my right eye at the age of 27. I am now 38. I believe it was heriditary, my father had a detached retina. I have very little vision left. Its like looking through a glass of water. I am very interested in the bionic eye. I have no health insurance but I would be grateful if there were trial studies and I could be a canidate. I have been going to the Texas Retina Assc in Dallas for years and I am so ready to have my vision back. If you could help me please contact me at email slsc1971@yahoo.com. |
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will this help people that blindness was caused by diabetes? My mother still has a very little sight and we were wondering if this would help her to regain eyesight. |
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Hi i want to know that is bionic eye help the patients of R.P and is there any chance of getting the eye sight back waiting for the reply |
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I'm doing a presentation on the BIONIC EYE..................HOW MUCH IS IT!?!?!?!?! :) :) |
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my mom has retinitis pigmentosis and i was wondering if this bionic eye would help her to see.She just was diagnosed with this a few years ago and know all she can see is shadows. Please let me know. thanks My email is sucieq52@hotmail.com |
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I am responsible for scheduling speakers for a sight impared forum that meet bi-monthly in our church. Can you inform me what progress is being made in the bionic eye development relay this information to our group for future hope. Please advise. Thanks! Virgil Reichle Tel: 913-515-4157 Fax: 913-341-0619 e-mail: vreichle@kc.rr.com |
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| i love the eye pics | |||
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| I think you SUCK | |||
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hi i have had my eye removed due to eye cancer would i be a likely candidate for your bionic eye |
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i love your research and that yell can make a bionic eye keep the good work up |
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hi, my son was diagnosed with retinitis pigmentosa at age 5. he\'s now 11 with good eyesight. just night blindness for now. please contact me if there is help for him with this new biotic eye. thank you sooooo much 860-608-5201 |
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my father's blindness is cause by diabetes. can bionice eye help him to see again. if you have any information or where i can get more information please say to me.my email is florencabejtaj@hotmail.com.please unswer to me |
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amazing. i saw the info on tv and looked it up on internet. rp runs deep in my family history. i was told i have rp @ age 62 and will probley still be able to see till i die, lucky me. inange how this will changed all the peoples lives. to see a sunset, to read to look in a childs eyes, so many important things to keep expierence in life. keep up the great work all you sciencist. |
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lost my eyesight due to diabetes had a stroke in the eyes, i can see a little from one eye, can this bionic eye help me???? |
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| i have clocoama lost my right eye in trama | |||
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| i have clocoama lost my right eye in trama1714 650 2495 | |||
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i am 70 years old. i can see movement of people and things moving about i m unable to read and write.i cannot recognize faces. i can see shining things and bulb light my trouble gradually started in 1975.plzzz let me know whether implanted macro electronic chip is available and useful 4 me how can i benefit with this chip |
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WOULD U KINDLY LET ME KNOW WHETHER CHIP HAS BEEN INVENTED IN GERMANY AND IS AVAILABLE 4 USE I CAME TO KNOW THROUH BBC NEWS ON 3 NOV THIS YEAR THATCHIP WAS IMPLANTED IN THE EYE OF SOME PATIENTS WITH R.P. |
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| DONT TEST ON ANIMALS!! | |||
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| I am doing a project on this technology how much does it cost? | |||
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| nice | |||
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awe all ur comments are really sad :( hopefully god gives uh your wishes and you gyz live a happy life :) i guess when god takes away one thing, he gives you a million others in return. |
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for those of you who are muslims and need help here is a pryare that can give you your sight back NO LIIEES ! :) trust me http://yasayyidi.wordpress.com/2007/12/03/dua-for-better-eye-sight/ |
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08-09-09 My daughter lost her vision for 3 days and then started getting color back after 2 weeks. Now she see's thousands of spider web's that are gold and silver. She is diagnosed with "Unknown Delima", She had a ERG done at UCLA and her retna is healthy but is losing her peripheral and can't focus on anything. You can contact me at june508@hotmail.com Thanking you ahead of time. My daughter is 46 years old. |
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my son's wife has Best's eye disease, she is not blind yet, Will's eye institute gave her 3-5 yrs. Can this help her. |
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My son lost his right eye at age 23 from a work related accident eyeball was severely cut and eye lid from a grinder saw blade that had a piece break off and fly clicing his lid and eyeball. He had surgery and we were hopeful. But within a month we were told he would never see again. They said tests reveal the brain reconizes light but the eye doesnt. The retina was displaced and crumbed because of the amount of blood in the eye that remained after surgery. The eye is drying up and he will eventually be fitted with a prosthesis. would he be a candidate for a bionic eye. |
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I could not find anywhere that it listed a time that this would be made available to the public for purchase. Can anyone help me with this question? |
