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Algae DNA could help the blind see in upcoming trials
Posted in Science on 23rd Feb, 2016
by Alex Muller
Scientists will inject gene-spliced viruses directly into patients eyes.
Electric contact lens for glucose monitoring and augmented reality
Posted in Medicine on 5th Feb, 2016
by Alex Muller
Scientists have developed an electrically conductive contact lens with the potential to host miniature computer displays and sensors to help monitor health.
Australian Scientists to Begin Trials of Fully Implantable Bionic Eye
Posted in Medicine on 28th Jan, 2016
by Alex Muller
Scientists are ready to begin trials of a new, fully implantable bionic eye. It is expected that it will be better than the current vision restoration devices.
New bionic eye will send images direct to the brain to restore sight
Posted in Medicine on 18th Dec, 2015
by Alex Muller
The breakthrough should help restore basic vision in people without a working retina. 'You dont need an eyeball at all'
Implant could bring tears of joy to 'dry eye' sufferers
Posted in Medicine on 12th Dec, 2015
by Alex Muller
The device may cause patients to produce more tears, when wirelessly activated.