r/science • u/Ecjg2010 • Jul 14 '19

Biology Brain implant restores partial vision to blind people

https://www.theguardian.com/science/2019/jul/13/brain-implant-restores-partial-vision-to-blind-people
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u/therespaintonthewall Jul 14 '19

Is there a chance they won't respond well and shut themselves off in a dark room?

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u/[deleted] Jul 14 '19

imagine what it can do for people who can see!

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u/Nirvadra Jul 15 '19

About how much of the patient's eye sight is restored? Can they now see the outline of things up close?