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Science Corporation implants its vision-restoring chip in its first Stargardt disease patient

Science Corporation has implanted its PRIMA vision-restoring chip in its first Stargardt disease patient, marking a significant milestone in retinal prosthetics. Former Neuralink president Max Hodak highlighted the achievement at TechCrunch Disrupt as part of the company's broader path toward novel brain-computer interface technology.

Background

Stargardt disease is a rare genetic disorder causing progressive vision loss in young people. PRIMA (Photorepair) is a subretinal chip developed by Science Corporation to bypass damaged photoreceptors and restore vision.

Source
TechCrunch
Published
Oct 14, 2026 at 07:13 AM
Score
6.0 / 10