Microchips in the Eye
From: Medical Device and Diagnostic Industry - 02/03/2011 - page 47

Electronic retinal implants are gaining popularity as research into the
technology continues to show improvements for patients. 

Can you tell the difference between a banana and an apple? People with
heriditary retinal degeneration may not be able to differentiate the shapes
of the two fruits. This article details new technology, in the form of
electronic retinal implants, that may make a difference. In the video,
Retinal Impant AG shows how these implants can give useful visual perceptions
to the blind. 

Read the entire article at:
http://www.mddionline.com/article/microchips-eye

View the video at:
http://www.mddionline.com/video-vault-retina-implant-ag-electronic-microchip

Links:
Retinal Implant AG
http://www.retina-implant.de/en/default.aspx

New Retinal Implant Enables Blind People to See Shapes and Objects
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/11/101103123255.htm