[Medical aspects of active implants in the eye].
Due to progress in miniaturizing complex electronic systems the development of intraocular sensors and stimulators is feasible. The Retina Implant will restore vision in patients with progressive retinal degenerations by means of electrical stimulation of retinal neurons, e.g. in Retinitis pigmentosa. After severe destructions of the anterior segment with intact retina, e.g. after explosion trauma an intraocular display will restore vision. In glaucoma patients the implantation of a telemetric pressure sensor will help to optimise the management of each individual patient. Pressure profiles under everyday conditions will become available. These active implants will open new perspectives in treatment and diagnostics in ophthalmology.
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Zentrum für Augenheilkunde, Universität zu Köln, Deutschland. peter.walter@uni-koeln.de
D005901:Glaucoma / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D006801:Humans; D008838:Microcomputers; D008904:Miniaturization / Q000295:instrumentation*; D019736:Prostheses and Implants; D012164:Retinal Diseases / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D012682:Sensory Aids; D013686:Telemetry / Q000295:instrumentation*; D014160:Transducers, Pressure; D014786:Vision Disorders / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000534:rehabilitation*