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03 May 12, 11:37
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Britain's First Bionic Eye Implant
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A blind man given a bionic eye implant that gives him rudimentary vision became the first British patient to be fitted with a digital chip similar to those used in mobile phone cameras. Chris James, who had been totally blind for more than 20 years, is able to see a rough outline of simple shapes, and doctors believe that in time -- as his brain "learns" to see again -- he could recognize faces.
"I've always had that thought that one day I would be able to see again," James said. "This is not a cure, but it may put the world into some perspective. It'll give me some imagery rather than just a black world."
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http://www.foxnews.com/world/2012/05...th-bionic-eye/
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05 May 12, 03:30
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It is amazing what they can do medically nowadays..nice story MM 
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05 May 12, 14:41
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That's what I call "worthwhile science". 
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05 May 12, 15:03
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Originally Posted by Mountain Man
That's what I call "worthwhile science".
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Yes it is definitely worthwhile..
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10 May 12, 17:48
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ACG Forums - Field Marshal
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I may eventually need a set of those. Hope I don't have to got to the UK to get 'em.
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