Breakthrough Retinal Implant Offers Hope for the Blind

The video discusses the development of an intraocular retinal prosthesis in Los Angeles, aimed at helping those with blinding diseases like retinitis pigmentosis and macular degeneration. The implant, measuring 4x5 mm with a 4x4 electrode array, is part of a USC project funded by a $17 million government grant. The project focuses on creating biomimetic devices to replace damaged systems in the human body. Initial surgeries have shown promising results in restoring sight. The team plans to advance to a second trial phase with an improved device.

What is the amount of the government grant backing the USC eye implant effort?

What were the initial results of the eye implant according to USC researchers?