The Alpha IMS is a subretinal microchip consisting of a 3×3 mm2 microchip with 1,500 electrodes, more electrodes than any other device being used in humans, implanted beneath the retina, specifically in the macular region.
How does Alpha IMS work?
Alpha IMS is a 3×32mm wireless microchip that features a 1500 pixel resolution. The microchip captures light and in turn stimulates the optic nerve, which delivers visual signal data to the brain. The patient is able to see a black and white image.
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