A bionic eye that can restore sight to the blind could be on the market within two years, scientists said yesterday.The first six patients to try the revolutionary devices have learnt how to detect light, distinguish between objects and perceive direction of motion.
The breakthrough offers hope to millions of people around the world who have lost their vision to degenerative eye diseases, particularly macular degeneration — the most common cause of blindness in western countries. Up to 15 per cent of over-75s are affected by the condition.
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