The Argus II System (IMAGE)

American Academy of Ophthalmology

The Argus II System

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Figure A, The implanted portions of the Argus II System. Figure B, The external components of the Argus II System. Images in real time are captured by camera mounted on the glasses. The video processing unit down-samples and processes the image, converting it to stimulation patterns. Data and power are sent via radiofrequency link form the transmitter antenna on the glasses to the receiver antenna around the eye. A removable, rechargeable battery powers the system.

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Photo courtesy of Second Sight Medical Products, Inc.

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