Artificial Vision - Visual Prosthesis

Abstract

A visual prosthesis is a device that captures visual images, convert light energy into electrical pulses, and deliver electrical pulses to the retina which helps blinds to restore vision artificially and uses an optogenetic approach that involves the reverse engineering of the retained visionary pathway on the visual system to become photosensitive with pumps and channels that are light-activated. It requires the combination of many types of engineering and biological expertise.