Blind man fitted with 'bionic' eye sees for first time in 30 years [View All]

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Last updated at 12:47 AM on 27th November 2009
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A blind man who thought he would never be able to read again has had his vision partially restored after being fitted with a 'bionic' eye.
Peter Lane, 51, is one of the first people in the world to have electronic receivers implanted into his eye which send signals mounted in a pair of glasses to the brain.
The technology has allowed Mr Lane, from Manchester, to see the outline of objects, such as doorways and furniture, and to read letters through a series of dots of lights for the first time in almost 30 years.

Restored sight: Peter Lane, 51, with his 'bionic' eye device. Electronic receivers implanted in his eye send signals mounted in a pair of glasses to his brain


Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-1231172/Blind-man-fitted-bionic-eye-sees-time-30-years.html