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Wednesday, December 11, 2002
Eye microchip could save sight - BBC
The implant could be available within three years. Scientists are developing an electronic eye implant which they believe could help millions of people to see again. The microchip works by stimulating cells around the retina. This in turn stimulates cells in the brain, helping people to see once more. Tests on animals have shown that the tiny microchip can restore sight.
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