👁️ The retinal implant already in patients uses 100µm pixels. That width caps vision near 20/420.

Japanese and Danish researchers built one with 3D carbon electrodes and 40µm pixels. Tested on mouse and pig retina so far.

#RetinalImplant #BionicEye #MacularDegeneration

MERI Director of Research David Gamm joined the Lee Rayburn Show on WPR to answer questions from WI residents about eye conditions, advances in scientific research at UW, clinical trials, and the future of eye care.
#UWMadison #MacularDegeneration #ClinicalTrials #MedicalResearch #WPR #UWHealth

Your brain is a special snowflake. And your experience might influence its shape.
neurofrontiers.blog/your-brain-i...

#brain #plasticity #neuroplasticity #experience #vision #maculardegeneration

Tomorrow: Mark your calendars! The 4th Annual McPherson ERI Sandra Lemke Trout AMD Lecture will take place in HSLC 1345 at 7:00 am on Friday, September 11th, 2026! This year’s speaker is Dr. Srinivas Sadda. Details and Zoom link here: vision.wisc.edu/annual-sandr...
#AMD #MacularDegeneration