Second Sight Medical of Sylmar, California has received European approval for its bionic eye system that can bring a modicum of sight to people with advanced retinal degenerative diseases. The Argus II system uses a head worn video camera to capture t…
Argus II Retinal Prosthesis Gets European Clearance
Second Sight Medical of Sylmar, California has received European approval for its bionic eye system that can bring a modicum of sight to people with advanced retinal degenerative diseases. The Argus II system uses a head worn video camera to capture the scene, processes it by a computer, and sends a signal to an implant that stimulates the retina’s still functioning cells. Although the resulting sight is nowhere near normal, it is nevertheless a major improvement on total blindness.
Computer Vision Syndrome: Fact Or Fiction?
Staring into the enticing glow of your computer hour after hour may well have its benefits, but a downside to all that screen time can include dry, tired eyes, blurred vision, fatigue and headaches.
Interocular Differences In RNFL Thickness May Indicate Early Glaucoma Damage
Normal eyes with interocular differences in retinal nerve fiber layer thickness greater than 9 µm may have early glaucoma damage, according to a study.
Computer Vision Syndrome: Fact Or Fiction?
Staring into the enticing glow of your computer hour after hour may well have its benefits, but a downside to all that screen time can include dry, tired eyes, blurred vision, fatigue and headaches.
Interocular Differences In RNFL Thickness May Indicate Early Glaucoma Damage
Normal eyes with interocular differences in retinal nerve fiber layer thickness greater than 9 µm may have early glaucoma damage, according to a study.