Artificial Sight: Restoring Vision with Retinal Implants

This lecture explores the field of bioelectronics and biomedical microelectronics, focusing on the human vision system, types of blindness, and implantable restorative technologies. It covers the causes of blindness, the structure and function of the human visual system, and various retinal implant technologies such as epiretinal, subretinal, and suprachoroidal implants. The lecture also discusses the challenges and advancements in cortical stimulation, optic nerve stimulation, and the use of microelectrode arrays. It delves into the details of retinitis pigmentosa and age-related macular degeneration, highlighting the importance of artificial sight in restoring vision for individuals with visual impairments.