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The bionic eye soon in Quebec

Dr. Flavio Rezende, VHRN clinician-researcher member, will soon install the Argus® II Retinal Prosthesis System to treat people suffering from severe to profound retinis pigmentosa, a type of retinal degeneration. Designed and manufactured by the American company SecondSight, Argus® II is the first « bionic eye » designed to treat blindness due to retinal degeneration.

To read the full press release (french only).
Source (photo and text): CIUSSS de l’Est-de-l’île-de-Montréal.

 

New: Picture Competition

The Vision Health Research Network (VHRN) is pleased to announce the launching of the Student Committee Picture Competition developed by student members of the VHRN. All pictures related to vision are accepted
Submission deadline: September 30th 2015
Instructions and application form