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A Neuralink Rival Says Its Eye Implant Restored Vision in Blind People

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The Prima implant consists of a two -millimeter square chip that is surgically placed under the retina.

It converts light to a pattern of electrical stimulation and sends electrical pulses to the brain.

The brain interprets those signals as images, mimicking the process of natural vision.

After a year , 32 people were able to read from a book and fill in a crossword puzzle.

An estimated 20 million Americans in the US alone have AMD .

AMD is the leading cause of vision impairment in older people.

The number of people worldwide affected by the condition is expected to rise significantly over the next 20 years .

“What we don't know yet is how useful it will be in day-to-day functioning for people,” says Sunir Garg .

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