Vision Restoration with the PRIMA System in Geographic Atrophy Due to AMD
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Published in New England Journal of Medicine · View the paper (DOI)
A clinical trial found that a subretinal implant partially restored sight in over 80% of participants with age-related macular degeneration (AMD), enabling them to read letters, numbers, and words. The device demonstrated significant benefits, including improved visual acuity and letter recognition.
Coverage from 3 institutions
- Subretinal implant partially restores vision in AMD patients INSERM (Institut national de la santé et de la recherche médicale) · Oct 20, 2025 · first to report
- Retinal implant restores central vision in patients with advanced AMD, study co-led by Pitt investigator shows University of Pittsburgh · Oct 20, 2025
- Pioneering eye device restores reading vision to blind eyes University College London · Oct 20, 2025