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Life Sciences & Medicine Active Updated Jul 23, 2026

A cochlear implant for vision

Science Corporation's retinal implant restores enough central vision for people who lost it to age-related macular degeneration to read books and recognize road signs again. The arc will run as the device, just cleared for commercial sale in Europe, moves toward a possible US launch and wider real-world use.

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  1. Jul 23, 2026 Latest

    Science Corporation announced European regulatory approval for commercial sale of its retinal implant, which restores enough central vision for age-related macular degeneration patients to read books and make out road signs again. Founder Max Hodak called it a cochlear implant for vision, and the company expects a US launch as soon as 2027.

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