Scientists Develop Prosthetic Retina for Individuals with Macular Degeneration

According to a new report, researchers have developed "prosthetic retina" technology that has the potential to restore vision for seniors with macular degeneration.

The researchers used semiconductor nanorods and carbon nanotubes to create a film that has the potential to replace a damaged retina. It is more compact than previous designs that used wires or metals.

The technology has not yet been tested on humans, but testing on chicks showed that the technology responds to light by triggering neuronal activity.

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