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  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Neuroscience
  • Ophthalmology

Background:

  • The concept of electronic visual prostheses has existed since the early 20th century.
  • The first implantable devices emerged around the millennium, with major progress in the last decade.
  • Numerous research groups are actively developing visual prosthesis technologies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the current state-of-the-art in visual prosthesis research.
  • To focus on technological solutions for long-term safety and efficacy.
  • To assess the potential electrode density for different technological approaches.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current scientific literature and active research in visual prostheses.
  • Analysis of technological solutions concerning material safety.
  • Evaluation of electrode-tissue interfaces and encapsulation methods.
  • Assessment of the maximum achievable number of stimulating electrodes.

Main Results:

  • Significant progress in visual prosthesis technology has been achieved in the past decade.
  • Key areas of focus include long-term material safety, robust electrode-tissue interfaces, and effective encapsulation.
  • Different technological approaches have varying potentials for the number of stimulating electrodes.

Conclusions:

  • The field of visual prostheses is rapidly advancing, with a strong emphasis on technological solutions for safety and performance.
  • Continued research is crucial for optimizing material science, interface engineering, and electrode design.
  • Future developments aim to increase electrode count for potentially greater visual acuity restoration.