New ‘Bionic’ Eye Technology Helps the Blind See Light | KSTP TV – Minneapolis and St. Paul

Two of U of M surgeons are going to attach a new prosthetic called “Argus II” to an eye once they find the right candidate, the university announced last week. It’s designed to help blind people see contrasted light and motion.
“There’s going to be a small video camera that is going to capture the scene that’s going to be transferring that information to the video processor unit, which is a small computer that is going to interpret that information,” Montezuma said.
Montezuma said the device converts the information it receives through a miniature video camera. It then creates electrical impulses, which transmit a small, wireless, electrical ray.
Right now, she and another doctor are looking for candidates who are 25 years and older and have Retinitis Pigmentosa, which occurs when there is damage to the retina. Montezuma said the device will help the candidate see light and motion, like a frame, window, door and even a sidewalk.

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