Google Develops Electronic Eye Implant

Internet giant Google has created an artificial lens for the eye. The development of the ‘intraocular device’ is the latest attempt by the tech giant to get inside people’s heads to improve their eyesight among other things. RT reports: The unnamed product is designed to improve ailing eyesight and is currently at the patent stage of development, so details are sketchy. However, the web giant appears to be working on new wearable – or should we say livable – tech that would see an electronic lens inserted into people’s eyeballs. The device could help fight degenerative eye diseases that impact the eye’s ability focus on near and far objects, an ocular function known as the ‘accommodation reflex’. The process would involve removing the eye’s natural lens and replacing it with an artificially intelligent one, according to the patent application. via GIPHY It is similar to current treatments for cataracts, except Google’s proposed project includes an “energy harvesting Antenna” power supply, a lens interface, an electronic lens, and data storage capabilities. Google say existing problematic lenses could be removed by ultrasonic vibrations and “via suction.” Solidifying fluid injected into the eye apparently keeps the implanted device in position, and it could be [...]