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Bionic Eye Gives Blind Man Sight

Posted by samzenpus on from the all-the-better-to-see-you-with dept.

AmigaMMC writes "A man who lost his sight 30 years ago says he can now see flashes of light after being fitted with a bionic eye. Ron, 73, had the experimental surgery seven months ago at London's Moorfield's eye hospital. He says he can now follow white lines on the road, and even sort socks using the bionic eye, known as Argus II. I wouldn't go as far as claiming he regained his sight, but this certainly is a biotechnological breakthrough."

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  1. Sig by geekoid · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    Why not convert us to the Euro? I don't think a body of water really constitutes a reason for separation any more.

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    1. Re:Sig by djp928 · · Score: 0, Offtopic

      Because I believe the EU has rules against rampant deficit spending. We'd never qualify for admission.

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