Tiny Eye Telescope Brings Back A World Of Sight

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July 25, 2010

Patti Neighmond

This tiny telescope gets implanted in one eye and magnifies the image to make up for "holes" in the person's vision. It can greatly improve sight for some people with age-related macular degeneration. (Courtesy VisionCare Ophthalmic Technologies)

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