hope for the virtually impaired

Bionic Eye

In Nigeria, there is a high prevalence of blindness in those aged

40.  However in Nigeria, the commonest causes of blindness are cataract and glaucoma.

Some of the cases may be reversible if detected early, while so many more are not and can only be managed or partially alleviated. Any technique, process or aid developed to aid the partially blind is therefore very exciting and noteworthy, even if commercial.

 The treatment known as bionic eye developed can be of great succor for virtually impaired. This apparatus which allows the blind to see is made up of a pair of sunglasses with a tiny video camera mounted in the bridge just above the nose. The camera captures an image and sends it down a wire to a Visual Processing Unit(VPU) hanging on the patient’s belt. This device intended to restore functional vision in those suffering from partial or total blindness. 

Blindness is the most severe form of visual impairment, which deprives people of the ability to see or move about unaided. It effectively robs people of the comfort and satisfaction that come with performing daily chores, even with the aid of glasses or contact lenses.

Finally to avoid total blindness, we advice you check up your eyes regularly with you eye doctor in view to detect any problem associated with Eyes/vision and to Correct/treat it on time.