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  • Current bionic eye reviews often focus on trials in developed nations.
  • This study addresses the gap by examining worldwide progress in retinal prosthetics.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To conduct a systematic review of global bionic eye research.
  • To assess engineering features and clinical progress of recent implant trials.
  • To identify future research areas for bionic implants.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic literature review following PRISMA guidelines.
  • Searched PubMed, Google Scholar, and IEEExplore for peer-reviewed papers.
  • Included studies on human/animal trials and innovative engineering designs.

Main Results:

  • Eleven prosthetic projects met inclusion criteria, categorized by stimulation location.
  • Four projects completed human trials; three are ongoing; three are in preclinical stages.
  • Argus II and Alpha-IMS have received regulatory approval; new approaches like optogenetics are emerging.

Conclusions:

  • Bionic eyes have shown success in restoring some visual perception in humans and animals.
  • Significant engineering challenges remain for full and safe vision restoration.
  • Novel approaches hold promise for enhancing future bionic eye outcomes.