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flag A new retinal implant restored functional vision in 80% of advanced AMD patients, with most showing significant improvement after one year.

flag A new study in The New England Journal of Medicine reveals that the PRIMA retinal implant restored functional vision in about 80% of patients with advanced age-related macular degeneration. flag The wireless device, implanted under the retina, converts infrared light from special smart glasses into electrical signals, enabling users to read letters, numbers, and text. flag In trials with 32 to 38 participants, most showed significant vision improvement after one year, with gains of up to 25.5 letters on an eye chart. flag While some serious side effects occurred, mostly early post-surgery, most resolved quickly. flag Developed by Science Corporation, the implant is being pursued for regulatory approval in Europe and the U.S., marking a major advance in restoring sight for those with late-stage AMD.

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