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Did you know there are such things as bionic eyes?
Some people with visual impairments have been receiving implants that give them a degree of vision. It may not be much, but any degree of distinguishing light and shadow can give them more freedom of movement in our world.
But what happens when you're about go get on to a subway platform and your eye suddenly goes dark?
The article is a deep dive into how the eye works and the fact that it's not an infallible cure for blindness. It's a tremendously expensive solution that requires a lot of training and adaptation, and now the company has decided to move on to more profitable ventures and support for the eye is going away, literally leaving people in the dark.
https://spectrum.ieee.org/bionic-eye-obsolete
Some people with visual impairments have been receiving implants that give them a degree of vision. It may not be much, but any degree of distinguishing light and shadow can give them more freedom of movement in our world.
But what happens when you're about go get on to a subway platform and your eye suddenly goes dark?
The article is a deep dive into how the eye works and the fact that it's not an infallible cure for blindness. It's a tremendously expensive solution that requires a lot of training and adaptation, and now the company has decided to move on to more profitable ventures and support for the eye is going away, literally leaving people in the dark.
https://spectrum.ieee.org/bionic-eye-obsolete
