Direct stimulation of the visual cortex: a flexible strategy for restoring high-acuity pattern vision

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This project will provide a treatment for progressive blindness so that those suffering from a degenerative vision disorder, such as Age Related Macular Degeneration, can have a customised, easy to use, cosmetically acceptable micro array directly stimulating the visual cortex. Surgery can be conducted on younger patients and the goal is to preserve existing vision. The device uses a combination of advance science and technology from Monash University and their Melbourne based partners, which will lead to an advanced technology spin off and a leading global position in intra-cortical implants and nanofabrication.