Magazine Article

Epiretinal Prosthesis Surgically Implanted in the Eye

TBMG-10237

06/01/2011

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In a healthy eye, the photoreceptors (rods and cones) on the retina convert light into tiny electrochemical impulses that are sent through the optic nerve and into the brain, where they are decoded into images. If the photoreceptors no longer function correctly — due to conditions such as retinitis pigmentosa — the first step in this process is disrupted, and the visual system cannot transform light into images.

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"Epiretinal Prosthesis Surgically Implanted in the Eye," Mobility Engineering, June 1, 2011.
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Jun 1, 2011
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TBMG-10237
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English