VisionCare Opthalmic Technologies Telescopic Eye Implant Approved by FDA
source: http://www.slashgear.com/visioncare-opthalmic-technologies-telescopic-eye-implant-approved-b...
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We know that the medical gadget market is one of the fastest markets on the planet. They’re not only the market with (arguably) the coolest gadgets out there, but the level of improvement they see year-over-year, or even month-over-month is literally staggering. It’s going to be the medical field that gets us our first androids, for sure. And now, thanks to the FDA approving this telescopic eye, we can safely say that we’re one (tiny) step closer.
VisionCare Opthalmic Technologies got the final word on their telescopic eye yesterday, officially having it approved by the FDA. It’s specifically designed for individuals 75-years or older. Additionally, it’s meant primarily for people who are suffering from end-stage macular degeneration. And yes, as you can see from the image, that’s a real miniature telescope in there. It serves as a magnification unit, projecting the magnified image to healthy parts of the retina so the person can identify what the item is. While it would be great, and dangerously similar to Inspector Gadget, to have these installed in both eyes, right now it’s only capable of being used in one, as the other eye needs to be used for the person’s peripheral vision.
Via:
http://www.slashgear.com/visioncare-opthalmic-technologies-telescopic-eye-implan...
Previous:
http://current.com/technology/90481310_the-bionic-eye-latest-in-med-tech.htm
Further:
http://www.visioncareinc.net/technology
VisionCare Opthalmic Technologies got the final word on their telescopic eye yesterday, officially having it approved by the FDA. It’s specifically designed for individuals 75-years or older. Additionally, it’s meant primarily for people who are suffering from end-stage macular degeneration. And yes, as you can see from the image, that’s a real miniature telescope in there. It serves as a magnification unit, projecting the magnified image to healthy parts of the retina so the person can identify what the item is. While it would be great, and dangerously similar to Inspector Gadget, to have these installed in both eyes, right now it’s only capable of being used in one, as the other eye needs to be used for the person’s peripheral vision.
Via:
http://www.slashgear.com/visioncare-opthalmic-technologies-telescopic-eye-implan...
Previous:
http://current.com/technology/90481310_the-bionic-eye-latest-in-med-tech.htm
Further:
http://www.visioncareinc.net/technology
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