LONDON: Scientists have introduced a groundbreaking medical innovation that has made it possible to partially restore human vision using computer chips implanted inside the body.
According to a Time magazine report, this remarkable advancement at the intersection of medicine and technology is offering new hope to those who have lost their sight.
The report features the case of 87-year-old French woman Alice Chartron, who had lost her central vision due to age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a condition that affects millions of elderly people worldwide. Researchers at the San Francisco–based company Science Corp have developed an experimental technology known as “Prima.”
This tiny microchip, when implanted on the damaged part of the retina, works by converting light into electrical signals that the brain can interpret as visual images.
Early trials have shown encouraging results, with patients experiencing a degree of restored vision that allows them to recognize shapes and patterns.
Experts say this development could mark the beginning of a new era in treating blindness caused by retinal diseases, potentially transforming the lives of millions around the world.
