Japan Discover Artificial Retina


Artificial Retina
Artificial Retina
Tokyo: Researchers in Japan have created an artificial retina for patients with eye health problems.  
The team of researchers from Osaka University, led by Professor Takashi Fujikado give artificial retina in two female patients who suffer from retinal blindness, as reported by NHK on Monday (6 / 12).


Artificial retina contains electrode stimulation. Through electric stimulation, the patient can see the optical image produced. This is an artificial retina was first found in Japan.

Professor Fujikado said he hopes to create an artificial retina that is more sophisticated in the next 2 years. He expects the new version of an effective and allows patients to walk without a cane.

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