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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 29, 2012
Filed:
Feb. 15, 2006
Hossein Ameri, Los Angeles, CA (US);
James Weiland, Valencia, CA (US);
Helmut Eckhard, Cary, NC (US);
Stefan Ufer, Raleigh, NC (US);
Tanapat Ratanapakorn, Alhambra, CA (US);
Mark Humayun, Glendale, CA (US);
Hossein Ameri, Los Angeles, CA (US);
James Weiland, Valencia, CA (US);
Helmut Eckhard, Cary, NC (US);
Stefan Ufer, Raleigh, NC (US);
Tanapat Ratanapakorn, Alhambra, CA (US);
Mark Humayun, Glendale, CA (US);
Dohey Eye Institute, Los Angeles, CA (US);
Abstract
A wide-filed retinal prosthesis enables an increased field of vision with a relatively small scleral incision. The retinal prosthesis includes a flexible substrate comprising a central member and at least one wing, with an array of electrodes disposed therein that are configured to stimulate the central and peripheral nerves of the retina.