Can Ultrasound Technology Help us See?
It has been projected that by 2029, the majority of age related eye diseases will be retinal degenerative diseases, which causes progressive vision loss. Technology could be the answer- A new research study at USC is looking into the use of Ultrasound to stimulate retinas of the blind. An ultrasound uses sound waves in order to produce an image. It is often used to produce an image of a developing baby inside the mother. This technology can be modified to stimulate vision.