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Revolutionary Vision Implant Restores Sight | Irvine News
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- Sep 2, 2026
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Scientists at Stanford have unveiled PRIMA, a revolutionary implant smaller than a sesame seed, that’s restoring real vision to people with age-related macular degeneration. Placed behind the eye and paired with smart glasses, it captures images, converts them into electrical signals, and powers itself using ambient light—no batteries needed. In a trial of 38 severely blind patients, 27 gained two extra lines of vision on eye charts, with one improving by 12 lines. The system blends natural peripheral vision with artificial central sight, enhancing mobility and clarity. While current versions offer black-and-white vision and minor side effects, next-gen chips are in development for higher resolution and broader applications, redefining what’s possible for blindness. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/46bf0d3de08efcab Presented by The Plant Daddies — rare specimen trees, living art, and hand-carved limestone vessels and fountains for extraordinary spaces. Showrooms in Los Angeles and Irvine. Listeners of Irvine News Today receive 10% off with code LANEWS10. theplantdaddies.com/lanews