Video-camera epiretinal prosthesis system camera spectacles
Definition
An electronic component of a video-camera epiretinal prosthesis system in the form of custom-made spectacles worn by the patient. The device houses a miniature video camera designed to capture video images which are relayed to the system visual processing unit, via a cable, for conversion into electrical stimulation patterns. This data is then sent via a cable to a receiving/transmitter coil mounted on the spectacles, which sends both data and power via telemetry to the epiretinal prosthesis orbital implant.