Story perspectives
Revolutionary Eye Implant Restores Vision for 84% of Users
10/20/2025
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Story summary
- The Prima electronic eye implant enabled 84% of 38 trial participants across five countries to recognize letters, numbers, and words.
- The device measures 2 mm by 2 mm and sits under the retina.
- Participants underwent extensive rehabilitation to adapt to the new vision.
- Experts view this as a significant advance in artificial vision, with augmented-reality glasses projecting images to the implant.
