Eye Implant and Glasses Help Legally Blind Patients Read

People with advanced dry age-related macular degeneration regained the ability to read after receiving a tiny wireless chip implanted in their eyes and using augmented reality glasses, as reported in a study involving 38 patients published in the New England Journal of Medicine. Approximately 80% of participants experienced significant visual improvements, marking a breakthrough in treating a previously incurable condition, despite some surgical risks and limitations in vision quality.

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