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Tuesday, May 31, 2011

Bionic eye that conquers blindness caused by retinal disease gets official approval

An artificial retina that can restore some vision to people blinded by a rare genetic disease has been given the official go-ahead after successful trials.

European regulators have approved the development after 30 patients were tested - ten of whom were from Britain.

Scientists say it marks a major step forward in bionic eye technology as it proves electronic implants can be used to restore sight.

 

Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-1392307/Cure-sight-Electronic-implant-conquers-blindness-caused-rare-genetic-disease.html#ixzz1NtsRx500

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