Associate Professor Penelope Allen is a leading expert in ophthalmology and a pivotal figure in the Australian Bionic Eye project. Join us as she delves into the fascinating journey of this initiative, from its inception and the brilliant minds behind it to the many challenges they have faced along the way. We'll also hear about the outcomes of the first and second clinical trials, offering hope and new possibilities for vision-impaired individuals. To learn more about this project, visit:Centre for Eye Research Australia https://www.cera.org.au/research/bionic-eye-and-vitreoretinal-research/Bionics Institute https://rb.gy/p2t75w Check out Channel 9’s recent news coverage (May 2024) of the 2nd clinical trials here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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