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    • Ophthalmology
    • Medical Engineering

    Background:

    • Late-onset blindness causes structural changes in the brain, including thinning of visual cortical regions.
    • It remains unclear if vision restoration via retinal prostheses can reverse this cortical atrophy.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the impact of the Argus II retinal prosthesis on cortical thickness in visual brain regions of late-blind patients.
    • To determine if prolonged use of the Argus II system is associated with cortical rejuvenation.

    Main Methods:

    • Cortical thickness was evaluated using MRI in three groups: Argus II patients, blind patients, and sighted controls.
    • Correlations between Argus II device usage duration and cortical thickness were analyzed.
    • Case studies with pre- and post-implantation scans, including long-term follow-up, were examined.

    Main Results:

    • Argus II patients showed thicker Cuneus Cortex and Lateral Occipital Cortex compared to blind patients.
    • Longer duration of Argus II use positively correlated with increased cortical thickness in visual regions.
    • Case studies demonstrated cortical thickness increases in visual areas with extended device use, which persisted even after disuse.

    Conclusions:

    • The Argus II retinal prosthesis appears to rejuvenate visual cortical regions in late-blind patients.
    • Prolonged use of the Argus II system is associated with structural plasticity and reversal of visual cortical atrophy.
    • This study highlights the potential for vision restoration technologies to induce beneficial structural changes in the brain.