Blind Woman Gains Sight with Help of Bionic Eye After Groundbreaking Surgery at Wills Eye Hospital in Philadelphia
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A 66 year old blind woman, who recently underwent successful surgery to receive the new
In the breakthrough surgery at
"Both of Fran's sons also have retinitis pigmentosa so she wants to be a trailblazer by doing something for her children and others afflicted with this blinding disease," said, Dr.
"When I initially put on the glasses, it was absolutely the most breathtaking experience. I was so overwhelmed and excited when I could see again for the first time." I have not been able to see for more than a decade and to think that in my lifetime I am able to identify objects on the street whether it's a mailbox or a flower pot, it's such an incredible feeling. I feel like I've been reborn," said
"For all of us who practice medicine, this is a huge step in the way we are able to help patients see and function. Giving them hope is one of the best things about this leading edge surgery and these developments. Ophthalmologists as a whole -- look to Wills Eye for our leadership and our being out there in front with adopting and translating scientific developments into clinical practice. We are really the go-to place in terms of bringing new ideas and developments to patients." said Dr.
What is retinitis pigmentosa?
Retinitis pigmentosa (RP) refers to a group of inherited diseases causing retinal degeneration. The cell-rich retina lines the back inside wall of the eye. It is responsible for capturing images from the visual field. People with RP experience a gradual decline in their vision because photoreceptor cells (rods and cones) die.
What are the symptoms?
Night blindness and blurred vision are often the earliest and most frequent symptoms of RP. RP is typically diagnosed in adolescents and young adults. It is a progressive disorder. The rate of progression and degree of visual loss varies from person to person. Most people with RP are legally blind by age 40.
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