Wide-field retinal prosthesis
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1. Apparatus for stimulating vision, the apparatus configured to receive stimulation signals, the apparatus comprising:
- A. a flexible electrode substrate configured for implantation on a retina, the substrate comprising a central member and at least one wing extending along at least a portion of a peripheral edge of the central member and defining a gap therebetween; and
B. an array of retina stimulators disposed within the flexible substrate and configured to stimulate the retina in response to receipt of the stimulation signals, wherein one or more retina stimulators are disposed on the at least one wing and one or more retina stimulators are disposed on the central member.
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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.
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1. Apparatus for stimulating vision, the apparatus configured to receive stimulation signals, the apparatus comprising:
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A. a flexible electrode substrate configured for implantation on a retina, the substrate comprising a central member and at least one wing extending along at least a portion of a peripheral edge of the central member and defining a gap therebetween; and B. an array of retina stimulators disposed within the flexible substrate and configured to stimulate the retina in response to receipt of the stimulation signals, wherein one or more retina stimulators are disposed on the at least one wing and one or more retina stimulators are disposed on the central member. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24)
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