Science Corp's retinal implant gains European approval, eyesight aid for macular degeneration patients
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Science Corporation announced that European regulators have approved its retinal implant for patients with age-related macular degeneration.
The device, described as a 'cochlear implant for vision', is intended to improve central vision enough for reading and recognizing road signs.
The company says the product is now available commercially in Europe and expects to seek U.S. launch around 2027.
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This writeup was produced by pharmadog from original reporting by STAT.
Original headline: “STAT+: ‘Cochlear implant for blindness’ debuts in Europe, could launch in U.S. in 2027”
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