Retinal prosthesis with multiple electrode arrays for greater field of view

    公开(公告)号:US09636496B2

    公开(公告)日:2017-05-02

    申请号:US14516466

    申请日:2014-10-16

    IPC分类号: A61N1/05 A61F9/08 A61N1/36

    摘要: The artificial percept of light may be created by electrically stimulating the neurons of the retina. While a photolithographed array internal to the retina provides superior resolution, an array external to the retina provides easier implantation and improved manufacturability. Therefore it is advantageous to supply a high-resolution electrode array internal to the sclera, near the fovea and a lower-resolution electrode array eternal to the sclera near the periphery of the retina.It is advantageous to encourage current to flow through the retina by providing a physically separate and distinct electrode array and return electrode. The high-resolution electrode array and lower-resolution electrode array may be return electrodes for the other, or completely separate return electrodes may be provided.