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Visual Prosthesis
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Definition
: Artificial device such as an externally-worn camera attached to a stimulator on the RETINA, OPTIC NERVE, or VISUAL CORTEX, intended to restore or amplify vision.
Other names
Visual Prostheses; Retinal Prostheses; Prosthesis, Visual; Prosthesis, Retinal; Prostheses, Visual; Prostheses, Retinal; Eyes, Bionic; Eye, Bionic; Retinal Prosthesis; Bionic Eyes; Bionic Eye