Bio-Retina to enter clinical trials in 2013

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At least 25-30 million people worldwide have age-related macular degeneration (AMD), one of the leading causes of blindness in middle-aged and older adults. The Israeli start-up Nano Retina has announced their new Bio-Retina, a tiny array of photodetectors which can be implanted directly on the retinal surface. Ready to enter clinical trials in 2013, the Bio-Retina restores vision to AMD sufferers almost immediately following the simple implantation process... Continue Reading Bio-Retina to enter clinical trials in 2013

Section: Health and Wellbeing

Tags: AMD, Blind, Implant, Retina, Vision

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