A method for treating retinal damage by implanting a thin film optical
detector based on a dielectric capacitor. When illuminated, the
dielectric capacitor generates an electrical field that replaces
signals from damaged retinal photoreceptors in the eye. The generated
electric field stimulates healthy local nerve endings and are perceived
by the patient as light. In a preferred embodiment, the detectors are
implanted onto the retina in groups to provide spatial resolution.
Inventors:
Wu, NaiJuan (Houston, TX);
Ignatiev, Alex (Houston, TX)
