Science Corp implants vision chip in first patient to treat Stargardt disease

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Science Corporation has implanted its vision-restoring microchip in its first patient, who has Stargardt disease. The company's CEO, Max Hodak, discussed the procedure at the TechCrunch Disrupt event. This implant is part of the company's broader development of a novel brain-computer interface. The technology, called PRIMA, is designed to restore some visual function.

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