Prima retinal implant: early clinical trials restore vision in patients

Professor José-Alain Sahel oversees early clinical trials of a new sub-retinal implant capable of restoring vision.

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The Prima device offers a new therapeutic perspective for patients with blindness or severe visual impairment.

The encouraging results open an innovative avenue for treating degenerative retinal diseases.

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