Visual prosthesis
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visual-prosthesis-183-10917938
title:
Visual prosthesis
text:
A visual prosthesis, often referred to as a bionic eye, is an experimental visual device intended to restore functional vision in those with partial or total blindness. Many devices have been developed, usually modeled on the cochlear implant or bionic ear devices, a type of neural prosthesis in use since the mid-1980s. The idea of using electrical current to provide sight dates back to the 18th century, discussed by Benjamin Franklin, Tiberius Cavallo, and Charles LeRoy.
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wiki
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encyclopedia
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Device intended to restore vision to blind people
original url:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Visual_prosthesis
date created:
2006-03-17T12:18:40Z
date modified:
2024-09-06T21:43:30Z
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