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Scientists used infrared light to create artificial vision in patients with vision loss

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Science Corporation published preliminary data from a late stage, multi-center clinical trial of a retinal implant that showed promising results Tuesday .

Participants could read text and recognize playing cards when using the implant, even though they were legally blind.

Ophthalmologist Frank Holz called the results a “milestone” in treating severe vision loss caused by age-related macular degeneration.