ArticleTranslational vision science & technology2024
Aligning Visual Prosthetic Development With Implantee Needs.
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- Seeing anew: Mechanisms, outcomes, and challenges in adapting to restored sight via visual prostheses.Progress in retinal and eye research · 2026Review
- Evaluating the Efficacy of Smart Saliency Detection System for Visual Prosthesis Users: An Experimental Comparison Across Various Visual Prosthesis Implants.Artificial organs · 2026Article
- Modalities of vision restoration in optic neuropathies and retinal disease.Progress in retinal and eye research · 2026Review
- Gamification Enhances User Engagement and Task Performance in Prosthetic Vision Testing.Translational vision science & technology · 2026Article
- [Clinical endpoints and translational challenges].Die Ophthalmologie · 2026Review
- Fuzzing the brain: automated stress testing for the safety of ML-driven neurostimulation.Journal of neural engineering · 2026Article
- Study of a wideband high data rate implantable antenna for cortical visual prosthesis.Scientific reports · 2026Article
- Gamification Enhances User Engagement and Task Performance in Prosthetic Vision Testing.medRxiv : the preprint server for health sciences · 2025Article
- Simulated prosthetic vision confirms checkerboard as an effective raster pattern for epiretinal implants.Journal of neural engineering · 2025Article
- Efficient Spatial Estimation of Perceptual Thresholds for Retinal Implants via Gaussian Process Regression.Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society. IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society. Annual International Conference · 2025Article
- Evaluating Deep Human-in-the-Loop Optimization for Retinal Implants Using Sighted Participants.Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society. IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society. Annual International Conference · 2025Article
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- Static or Temporal? Semantic Scene Simplification to Aid Wayfinding in Immersive Simulations of Bionic Vision.Proceedings of the ACM Symposium on Virtual Reality Software and Technology. ACM Symposium on Virtual Reality Software and Technology · 2025Article
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Purpose: Visual prosthetics are a promising assistive technology for vision loss, yet research often overlooks the human aspects of this technology. While previous studies focus on the perceptual experiences or attitudes of implant recipients (implantees), a systematic account of how current implants are being used in everyday life is still lacking. Methods: We interviewed six recipients of the most widely used visual implants (Argus II and Orion) and six leading researchers in the field. Through thematic analyses, we explored the daily usage of these implants by implantees and compared their responses to the expectations of researchers. We also sought implantees' input on desired features for future versions, aiming to inform the development of the next generation of implants. Results: Although implants are designed to facilitate various daily activities, we found that implantees use them less frequently than researchers expect. This discrepancy primarily stems from issues with usability and reliability, with implantees finding alternative methods to accomplish tasks, reducing the need to rely on the implant. For future implants, implantees emphasized the desire for improved vision, smart integration, and increased independence. Conclusions: Our study reveals a significant gap between researcher expectations and implantee experiences with visual prostheses. Although limited by access to a small population of implantees, this study highlights the importance of focusing future research on usability and real-world applications. Translational Relevance: This retrospective qualitative study advocates for a better alignment between technology development and implantee needs to enhance clinical relevance and practical utility of visual prosthetics.
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