Posted on 02nd September 2012
The implant is connected to an external head mounted camera which sends impulses to electrodes planted underneath the retina. The patient was able to see light and dark and some shapes where she had previously seen nothing for many years.
There are currently over 10 different bionic eye projects around the world at various stages but no one to date has got much further than providing very rudimentary vision. One of the most advanced is the Argus II model in America.
19th February 2019
Heather Muir and Heather Grandon headed south to Hemel Hempstead to Cantor & Nissel, the company we use to manufacturer cosmetic lenses for our patients. We have used the company for many years, c...
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In June last year, we shared the news that our clinical lead optometrist, Gillian Bruce, had passed her Masters of Science (MSc) degree in Primary Care Ophthalmology with distinction. As if that wasnâ...
Read more30th January 2019
Eyes are said to be the windows to the soul, but in fact they could be the windows to less ethereal parts of the body like the heart. An eye examination is recommended at least every two years to ...
Read more29th December 2018
An Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) medal has been awarded to Donald Cameron in the Queen’s New Year Honours List 2019. The award recognises the practice's former managing director's...
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