Innovations in Restoring Vision

What percentage of visual impairment cases can be prevented or cured according to WHO?

• 50%

• 60%

• 80%

• 90%

What was the age range of the patients in the London Project to Cure Blindness trial?

• 40s and 50s

• 70s and 90s

• 20s and 30s

• 60s and 80s

What is the key ingredient in the cornea that was used from pig skin to create replacements?

• Elastin

• Collagen

• Keratin

• Fibrin

What is the main challenge with corneal transplants?

• Lack of donors

• High cost

• Long recovery time

• Complex surgery

What technology is being used to edit genes related to blindness?

• CRISPR-cas9

• Gene splicing

• RNA interference

• DNA sequencing

Which congenital condition was targeted in the Editas Medicine study?

• Retinitis Pigmentosa

• Stargardt Disease

• Leber Congenital Amaurosis 10

• Usher Syndrome

What is the primary function of the smart glasses being developed?

• To improve night vision

• To bypass the eye and stimulate the brain

• To enhance color perception

• To magnify distant objects

What is a major concern with the use of smart glasses technology?

• High production cost

• Limited battery life

• Increased electrical activity in the brain

• Complex user interface

Which country is leading the research in neuroprosthesis for vision restoration?

• Germany

• United States

• Japan

• Netherlands

What is the main goal of the NESTOR initiative?

• To create a neuroprosthesis for vision

• To develop new contact lenses

• To enhance optical nerve function

• To improve cataract surgery