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This implant can restore sight for patients with macular degeneration

October 16, 2026 MIT Technology Review 1 min read
MIT Technology Review
This implant can restore sight for patients with macular degeneration

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) affects more than 5 million people around the world. And until now, no treatment could restore their vision. The Prima system, which was approved in Europe in July and is awaiting FDA clearance in the US, changes that. It combines a retinal implant with camera-­equipped eyeglasses to improve sight in patients…

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