Ron is a man who lost his sight over 30 years ago because of a degenerative disease in his retina. Seven months ago, he was fitted with a bionic eye. This eye uses a camera and video process mounted on glasses which captures images wirelessly to a tiny receiver on the outside of the eye.

The receiver then passes on the data via a tiny cable to an array of electrodes which sit on the retina. When these electrodes are stimulated, they send messages to the optic nerve and then to the brain, which is able to perceive patterns of light and dark spots corresponding to which electrodes have been stimulated.

What does this mean for Ron?

“For 30 years I’ve seen absolutely nothing at all, it’s all been black, but now light is coming through. Suddenly to be able to see light again is truly wonderful.

“I can actually sort out white socks, grey socks and black socks.”

“My one ambition at the moment is to be able to go out on a nice, clear evening and be able to pick up the moon.”

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