AMD is a common eye condition in older adults that can affect their vision. The cells of the eye become damaged and begin to die and that causes vision loss.
People with AMD might now have the chance to see again thanks to the new PRIMA implant that was developed by Daniel Palanker, a professor at Stanford University. Right now there is medication for the disease to slow the progression but there is no cure. Researchers have begun to study the implant on 38 people with geographic atrophy and 27 have experienced improvements in their vision. The implant is a chip that transmits images to glasses, and it allows that person to see. Some researchers at MIT are saying the study was “promising for patients with geographic atrophy” since it has allowed them to regain eyesight. The researchers are trying to figure out how to try to put the implant into the eye surgically and hope in the future they have the technology to use it on others. There is still more research that needs to be done but it sounds promising. Implants like these give people another chance in life and makes it easier for them to do certain tasks.
