Eye Disorders Are Focus Of Novel Neurostimulation Technologies
Executive Summary
Neurostimulation technology is migrating into the ophthalmology field, and the implications could be significant for the millions of patients worldwide with degenerative eye diseases, including retinitis pigmentosa and age-related macular degeneration, as well as those with moderate-to-severe dry eye disease. Companies active in this space include Second Sight Medical Products, Retina Implant AG, Pixium Vision, Nano Retina, and many others.
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