Bionic Vision Breakthrough Enables Blind Patients to Read, Scientists Report
Scientists have reportedly restored reading capability in blind patients using an innovative bionic eye implant. Meanwhile, archaeologists are extracting pregnancy hormones from ancient skeletons, and volunteer weather observers contribute crucial climate data.
Bionic Eye Breakthrough Restores Reading Ability
Scientists have developed a bionic eye technology that has restored reading capability in patients with advanced dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD), according to reports from BBC Inside Science. The breakthrough involves implanting a computer chip in the back of patients’ eyes, potentially evoking comparisons to science fiction vision enhancement technology.