Implanting Artificial Retina for Vision Restoration

The provider attaches a retinal prosthesis (artificial retina) to the patient’s retina to induce some visual perception by restoring the distinction between the presence and absence of light. The prosthetic, made of silicone and platinum, replaces lost light sensitivity of the retina by transmitting external images to an array of electrodes the provider also places in the epiretinal space. This procedure is done for retinal diseases, such as retinitis pigmentosa, hereditary retinal disorders, and some forms of age–related macular degeneration. Choose a location to see hospital-reported price summaries. This page does not show national, sample, or aggregate pricing.