A bionic eye has partially restored vision in a Brit man, who began losing his sight in his 20s.
Peter Lane, 51, who is one of the first people in the world to be fitted with the implant, can now read short words.
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According to the scientists, implant uses a camera mounted on a pair of glasses to send wireless signals direct to the nerves, which control sight.
The brain is then able to 'decode' the image. The device allows him to see the outline of objects as a series of dots of lights.
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"It was an amazing feeling after not being able to see anything to be seeing letters and words on a special screen. I was there reading dad, mat, cat.
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Medics are now arranging for him to have a special projector and screen which will enlarge his letters to allow him to read his own mail for the first time in years.
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