Bionic eye implant brings light perception to blind patients
NCT ID NCT03333954
First seen Apr 10, 2026 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 3 times
Summary
This early study tested a tiny implant called PRIMA in 5 people with advanced dry age-related macular degeneration who had lost central vision. The goal was to see if the implant could help them perceive light again. Researchers measured whether electrical stimulation of the implant triggered visual perception.
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Fondation Ophtalmologique A. De Rothschild/ Hopital des Quinze Vingts/
Paris, 75019, France
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