Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Visual Prosthesis

Artificial device such as an externally-worn camera attached to a stimulator on the RETINA, OPTIC NERVE, or VISUAL CORTEX, intended to restore or amplify vision.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

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Abstract

Artificial device such as an externally-worn camera attached to a stimulator on the RETINA, OPTIC NERVE, or VISUAL CORTEX, intended to restore or amplify vision.

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Synonyms

11 entry terms
  • Retinal Prosthesis
  • Prostheses, Retinal
  • Prostheses, Visual
  • Prosthesis, Retinal
  • Prosthesis, Visual
  • Retinal Prostheses
  • Visual Prostheses
  • Bionic Eye
  • Bionic Eyes
  • Eye, Bionic
  • Eyes, Bionic

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16 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, chemistry, classification, economics, ethics, history, microbiology, parasitology, psychology, standards, statistics & numerical data, supply & distribution, trends, ultrastructure, veterinary, virology.

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History Note

2011

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Previous Indexing

  • Electric Stimulation (2001-2010)
  • Prostheses and Implants (1970-2010)
  • Vision, Ocular (1970-2010)

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Tree Number

  1. E07w.695w.950w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Visual Prosthesis. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D057488. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D057488
  2. Visual Prosthesis. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Visual_prosthesis
  3. Visual Prosthesis. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q540043