Man fitted with first-ever bionic eye, sees wife for the first time

James, blind in his left eye and with limited vision in his right, received a bionic eye implant. A microchip with 1500 electrodes was placed beneath his retina, converting light into electric signals sent to the brain. The chip is powered by a battery pack and supported by an external device for image processing. Three weeks after surgery, James regained basic vision, allowing him to see his wife for the first time.

What was James's vision condition before receiving the bionic eye?

• He was blind in his left eye and could only detect strong light with his right eye.

• He could only see strong light with his left eye.

• He was completely blind in both eyes.

• He had perfect vision in his right eye.

What is the size of the microchip implanted in James's eye?

• 5 by 5 millimeters

• 3 by 3 millimeters

• 4 by 4 millimeters

• 2 by 2 millimeters

How does the microchip in James's eye send signals to the brain?

• Through the auditory nerve

• Via wireless transmission

• Through the optic nerve

• Directly to the brain cortex

What powers the microchip implanted in James's eye?

• A direct electrical connection

• A rechargeable lithium battery

• A battery pack attached to a coil under the skin

• Solar energy

What significant event occurred three weeks after James's surgery?

• He required another surgery.

• He experienced no change in vision.

• He regained full vision.

• He was able to see his wife for the first time.