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Scientists inch closer to effective treatment of macular degeneration

Macular degeneration (AMD) is an optical condition that causes blindness and is also the cause of severe vision loss. No potential treatment of the condition has been found by scientists yet.

By: ANI   | | Updated: December 27, 2019 11:17 am
Tags: Eye ailment  old age health problem  
Macular degeneration
The implant used by the researchers for this study was constructed using dozens of small solar cells and electrodes. @Shutterstock

In a recent study, researchers have inched closer towards effective treatment of Macular degeneration (AMD) through advancements in artificial retina implants. The study which was conducted by researchers from Stanford University and Bar-Ilan University was published in the recent issue of the journal Current Biology. Also Read - Retinal vein occlusion: New eye drops may prevent this common cause of blindness

“We used a unique projection system which stimulated either natural vision, artificial vision or a combination of natural and artificial vision, while simultaneously recording the cortical responses in rodents implanted with a subretinal implant,” said the doctoral researcher Tamar Arens-Arad. The implant used by the researchers for this study was constructed using dozens of small solar cells and electrodes. Also Read - Do you suffer from dry eyes? Easy and effective ways to get rid of this condition



“These pioneering results have implications for better restoration of sight in Macular degeneration (AMD) patients implanted with retinal prosthetic devices and support our hypothesis that prosthetic and natural vision can be integrated into the brain, “said another researcher Prof. Yossi Mandel. Also Read - Geriatric hypotension is a common cause of injuries in older people: Know how to deal with it

“The results could also have implications for future brain-machine interface applications where artificial and natural processes co-exist,” said another researcher Prof. Yossi Mandel.

Through the study, Researchers found out evidence that indicates the brain having the knowledge of integrating natural vision with artificial vision while maintaining processing important information for the vision. This may have implications towards better treatment of AMD using advancements in retina implants.

Published : December 27, 2019 11:17 am | Updated:December 27, 2019 11:17 am
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