This system improves vision in dry age-related macular degeneration

The system uses a light-powered implant and infrared-enabled glasses to bypass damaged photoreceptors and directly stimulate remaining retinal cells. Clinical studies are evaluating safety and efficacy, with near visual acuity measured up to 24 months after implantation.

A CE mark application has been submitted in Europe following positive preliminary results.

For patients with geographic atrophy and central vision loss, this approach represents a novel attempt to restore functional vision rather than slow decline.

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Source: https://science.xyz/technologies/prima/

Additional sources:https://www.macularsociety.org/macular-disease/macular-conditions/dry-age-related-macular-degeneration/?srsltid=AfmBOor7vIDY0Jtxx9T3x9-4jYjuZzT4KdddCZSqd1rVz1Vhsbj4K0ru

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