Blind man fitted with 'bionic' eye sees for first time in 30 years

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By LIZ HULL
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

[Warpy]

1. This is truly wonderful

and I can see a system eventually that will allow the blind to read letters on a computer screen, the only way I could read them when my vision was completely shot.

They might even be able to interpret colors at some point, essential for getting around on foot in the city.

[mike_c]

2. what does "signals mounted in a pair of glasses" mean...?

It's no mystery what's being done here, but dammit! Does anyone proof read any longer?

[gateley]

3. Thanks for posting this -- brought tears to my eyes. Ah, technology --

the double-edged sword.

[eleny]

4. What terrific news

K&R

[CaliforniaPeggy]

5. What GREAT news!

He truly has much to be thankful for...

K&R

[Froward69]

6. But because of Brit "Socialized Medicine"

He had to wait 30 years... :sarcasm:

Just Kidding.


actually that's a wonderful thing. The future is something to look forward too.

[Confusious]

7. AHHHHH, evil modern medicine

He could have used a homeopathic cure.

[HuckleB]

8. Nice.

Thanks for posting. Very interesting!