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Restoring sight for the Blind

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Restoring sight for the Blind
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Restoring sight for the Blind
May 3, 2012 at 4:44 pm
Isn't it amazing what science can do?

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-17936699

Quote:A British man who has been totally blind for many years has had part of his vision restored after surgery to fit a pioneering eye implant.

The device, which was fitted behind the retina, has enabled Chris James to perceive light and even some shapes.
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Restoring sight for the Blind

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Restoring sight for the Blind - by Welsh cake - May 3, 2012 at 4:44 pm
RE: Restoring sight for the Blind - by Napoléon - May 3, 2012 at 4:45 pm
RE: Restoring sight for the Blind - by Minimalist - May 3, 2012 at 5:41 pm
RE: Restoring sight for the Blind - by Napoléon - May 3, 2012 at 5:57 pm
RE: Restoring sight for the Blind - by Justtristo - May 4, 2012 at 1:06 am
RE: Restoring sight for the Blind - by Angrboda - May 3, 2012 at 7:19 pm
RE: Restoring sight for the Blind - by Forsaken - May 3, 2012 at 11:20 pm
RE: Restoring sight for the Blind - by Cinjin - May 4, 2012 at 12:59 am

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