Excellent point.
Brad
On 4/3/2011 06:58 AM [log in to unmask] said...
>I don't think so because one has to have had sight at some time in
>order for the brain to fully understand how things are
>interpreted. If not many psychological problems will occur. The
>few cases when sight was provided to those born blind with no
>previous expertise having seen have proved devastating for the
>person to whom sight was given. This is what makes the miracle
>Jesus performed on the man born blind so spectacular. Because not
>only was sight given this man; but a reconstruction and retooling of
>the brain itself was performed as well to accommodate the newly
>acquired sense. It is the same with the profoundly deaf. If one has
>experienced hearing these new advances are much more
>successful. Because the brain has learned to interpret the sounds
>the ear hears.
>----- Original Message ----- From: "Pat Ferguson" <[log in to unmask]>
>To: <[log in to unmask]>
>Sent: Saturday, April 02, 2011 11:47 AM
>Subject: Re: Exciting News about Restoring Vision!
>
>
>>Hi Sharon and Everyone,
>>
>>I sent this to Vernon, and he printed it so we can take it to our
>>eye doctor on the 11th of April.
>>
>>I wonder if this would help those of us who are RLF now known as
>>ROP? Does anyone know?
>>
>>Thanks.
>>
>>Blessings,
>>
>>Pat Ferguson
>>
>>
>>At 04:07 PM 4/1/2011, you wrote:
>>>Feature Writer Alena Roberts - Clinical Trials for a European
>>>Artificial Retina Come to the US
>>>Throughout my life, I've had multiple doctors tell me that they think
>>>that my vision will be restored in my life time. The research into
>>>artificial retinas in the last five years has made me think that this
>>>might actually be true. Earlier this month, the European Union
>>>authorized the use of the Argus II, a retinal implant that was
>>>developed here in the states. This implant uses an external camera to
>>>provide images of the person's surroundings. More exciting though, in
>>>my opinion, is the announcement that the Wills Eye Institute will be
>>>conducting clinical trials of the Sub-retinal implant that was
>>>developed in Germany.
>>>Unlike the Argus II, the sub-retinal implant does not require an
>>>external camera to work because the implant is behind the retina. This
>>>implant also has over 1500 photo cells, which means that the images
>>>the patient sees are clearer. This number is nowhere near the number
>>>of photo cells that the human eye has, but it's a step in the right
>>>direction.
>>>According to Retinal Implant A.G.'s website, here are some of the
>>>benefits that patients might get from the implant:
>>>Orientation in space
>>>Visual Field between 8 and 12 degrees
>>>Ability to read without visual aids except reading glasses, at least
>>>recognizing someone holding two fingers, and recognizing faces
>>>Ability to recognize letters with additional visual aids
>>>These benefits may seem small to some, but for those of us who have
>>>lived without usable vision for many years, this is huge. I myself
>>>miss reading the most, and although I enjoy reading Braille, I miss
>>>being able to enjoy a bookstore or library. I sometimes struggle with
>>>whether I want my vision to be restored. A part of me has very much
>>>accepted my blindness, but there is a part of me that misses being
>>>able to see someone smile or watch a sunset. I think that those of us
>>>who have lost our vision rather than never had it, have a harder time
>>>deciding whether they would ever want their vision restored if the
>>>option was available. At this point, I think I would be a part of a
>>>clinical study if it was available to me. I would like to hear from
>>>readers about their thoughts on this implant and restoring vision.
>>>If you live in the Philadelphia area or think that you might be a
>>>candidate for the upcoming clinical trial I encourage you to contact
>>>the Wills Eye Institute.
>>>To learn more about the Wills Eye Institute visit this link:
>>>http://www.willseye.org/
>>>To learn more about Retinal Implant AG visit this link:
>>>http://www.retina-implant.de/en/about/default.aspx
>>>
>>>Remember to count your blessings and thank the Lord who bestowed them upon
>>>you.
>
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