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Patient had profound optic nerve damage from NAION.
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Used Utah Electrode Array for cortical stimulation.
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Patient was blind for nearly 4 years prior to intervention.
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Unexpected recovery of visual function occurred post-implantation.
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Visual improvements included light perception and navigation skills.
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Improvements were observed even after the implant was switched off.
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Suggests the brain could be a target for vision recovery.
Original Source(s)
When the Visual Cortex Surprises Us
Clinical trial observes unexpected vision recovery in NAION patient after cortical microstimulation
February 25, 2026
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4 min
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