Artificial Retina
Instead of repairing a damaged retina. some scientists are trying to assist bad eyes using technology. If successful. this three-year research project that puts electrodes in the eye will be able to restore sight. One woman. Barbara Campbell, is part of this expe When Campbell started suffering from an eye disease in her 30s, the loss of vision was devastating. Now the 56-year-old woman has tiny electrodes inside her retina. The electrodes were surgically implanted into her eyes. They basically work by electrically "activating neural cells in the eye. However, Campbell can only see objects that radiate a lot of heat. These include the gas burner on her stove. computer monitors and of course, lights in the ceiling