Will Retinal Implants Restore Vision?
A number of research groups are developing electrical implants that can be attached directly to the retina in an attempt to restore vision to patients suffering from retinal degeneration. However, despite promising results in animal experiments, there are still several major obstacles to overcome be...
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Published in | Science (American Association for the Advancement of Science) Vol. 295; no. 5557; pp. 1022 - 1025 |
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Format | Journal Article |
Language | English |
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Washington, DC
American Society for the Advancement of Science
08.02.2002
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Summary: | A number of research groups are developing electrical implants that can be attached directly to the retina in an attempt to restore vision to patients suffering from retinal degeneration. However, despite promising results in animal experiments, there are still several major obstacles to overcome before retinal prostheses can be used clinically. |
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ISSN: | 0036-8075 1095-9203 |
DOI: | 10.1126/science.1067996 |