[GUEST ACCESS MODE: Data is scrambled or limited to provide examples. Make requests using your API key to unlock full data. Check https://lunarcrush.ai/auth for authentication information.]  Raffaele Di Giacomo, PhD [@sciqst](/creator/twitter/sciqst) on x 7198 followers Created: 2025-07-25 19:29:59 UTC FDA fast‑tracks and gene‑therapy RMATs signal bionic eyes leaping from sci‑fi to clinic—could the end of blindness arrive sooner than we think? 👁️ This week the FDA put Second Sight’s Orion cortical implant on its fast‑track lane, potentially halving approval time. 🚀 [1] In Feb, Bionic Sight’s BS01 optogenetic therapy won RMAT status after patients read five more vision‑chart lines—unheard‑of in late‑stage RP. [2] Add Science Corp’s Prima retinal chip, letting AMD volunteers play cards and recognise faces after an 80‑min surgery, and momentum feels unstoppable. [3] 🤔 If vision becomes upgradeable, who decides who gets to see? Sources [1] [2] [3] #BionicEye #MedTech #VisionRestoration Sciqst: AI-powered literature reviews in minutes. Generate comprehensive, up-to-date scientific reviews from the latest papers with one click. XXX engagements  **Related Topics** [$271560ks](/topic/$271560ks) [Post Link](https://x.com/sciqst/status/1948828094774608379)
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Raffaele Di Giacomo, PhD @sciqst on x 7198 followers
Created: 2025-07-25 19:29:59 UTC
FDA fast‑tracks and gene‑therapy RMATs signal bionic eyes leaping from sci‑fi to clinic—could the end of blindness arrive sooner than we think? 👁️
This week the FDA put Second Sight’s Orion cortical implant on its fast‑track lane, potentially halving approval time. 🚀 [1]
In Feb, Bionic Sight’s BS01 optogenetic therapy won RMAT status after patients read five more vision‑chart lines—unheard‑of in late‑stage RP. [2]
Add Science Corp’s Prima retinal chip, letting AMD volunteers play cards and recognise faces after an 80‑min surgery, and momentum feels unstoppable. [3]
🤔 If vision becomes upgradeable, who decides who gets to see?
Sources [1] [2] [3]
#BionicEye #MedTech #VisionRestoration
Sciqst: AI-powered literature reviews in minutes. Generate comprehensive, up-to-date scientific reviews from the latest papers with one click.
XXX engagements
Related Topics $271560ks