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[Cheerilee]

I'm laughing just a little too much at this thread.

As someone who has had glasses almost their entire life but hates dealing with contacts, this sounds like a perfect solution. I wonder if people who have worn glasses long term will still wear a pair of fake lenses just because we're used to it.

Ruby shades, like Cyclops from XMen.

 

[Xrenity]

Im too lazy to read the whole thing, but i would wager that they would first need to research if the brain is capable of utilizing that accurate information.

The actual receptors don't change, so I think information should be the same. Only the lens is upgraded.

 

[Eduardboon]

No fucking needle near my eyes thank you

 

[CountAntonius]

I asked for this.

 

[Frank Serpico]

Would 100% do this, as long as I don't go blind in the process

 

[OraleeWey]

 

[Souldestroyer Reborn]

I'm in. Where do I sign up?

Shit I'll even be a lab rat.

 

[Aurongel]

If it sounds amazing then it usually means you won't see it in your lifetime.

 

[Deleted member 80556]

I'm calling shenanigans on this.

During my stroke last year blood around my brainstem was pressing up against my optic nerve. While things improved a bit after the bleeding receded, here 2 years after the stroke I'm still having significant issue with double vision, blurred vision, issues with focusing, trouble with saccadic movement, and all sorts of other issues.

It's continued to get a bit better with constant visits to a vision therapist and neuro-ophthalmologist... But it's never fully going to get better...

And, I'm definitely extremely skeptical of anything that says that it can "correct vision..." since generally it usually means "regular issues with vision."

Yeah, this is just for people with problems with the lens of the eyes, if you have problems with the retina (common in people with badly treated hypertension and diabetes), or even problems in the nerve transmitting the impulses from the retina, I seriously doubt this will help at all.

We're getting there with other stuff, but for now, it's way too Deus Ex-y.

Not to say this isn't awesome and great for some people.

 

[reKon]

I have astigmatism, I'd be the first one in line.

Yes! That astigmatism + near sightedness slays me

 

[Cheerilee]

No fucking needle near my eyes thank you

Anyone who was interested in laser eye surgery is even more interested in this tech. Not everybody was interested in laser eye surgery. Glasses will still have a market.

But when you get old and develop cataracts, you will welcome this needle over blindness. Just take a chill pill before the actual surgery and you'll be fine.

 

[CornBurrito]

So would this work for astigmatism? I am 22. Hopefully after/if it passes human trials and becomes publically available I will be 25.

 

[NipplesAndToes23]

Depending on how much it costs I would love this.

You know this is going to be expensive. If this works like it should, straight off the bat this thing will cost in the thousands and I won't see it being commonplace for probably decades.

 

[terrisus]

Yeah, this is just for people with problems with the lens of the eyes, if you have problems with the retina (common in people with badly treated hypertension and diabetes), or even problems in the nerve transmitting the impulses from the retina, I seriously doubt this will help at all.

We're getting there with other stuff, but for now, it's way too Deus Ex-y.

Meh, I'll probably be dead before anything useful gets here anyway =(

 

[TheRealTalker]

you all can go ahead and be lab rats

I will wait until I know there aren't any side effects )))

 

[Edmond Dantès]

Yes! That astigmatism + near sightedness slays me

So would this work for astigmatism? I am 22. Hopefully after/if it passes human trials and becomes publically available I will be 25.

The Visian Toric Intraocular Contact Lens treats astigmatism effectively and has been available for a few years now. The bionic lens should be able to incorporate the technology used in the aforementioned Visian lens.

 

[Sectorseven]

You all laughed when I said 8k was insufficient.

 

[Mr Swine]

Glad they are making progress if this is true, wish they could find a way to "cure" blindness first

 

[Derwind]

I'm interested to read more on this. This looks amazing.

 

[Sulik2]

I would do this in a heartbeat. I have horrible vision and brutal astigmatism in both eyes. I would love to fix my eyes in eight minutes permanently.

 

[CharminUltra]

I'm ok with this.

 

[Orbis Tabula]

Man, I can't wait to be a cyborg.

 

[Ran rp]

I wonder how this affects your perception of color.

 

[Tuck]

Sounds cool. I wonder what it'd be like though. Seems hard to imagine.

Probably years away and expensive as fuck though.

 

[Bodacious]

I guess it depends on where you live but cataract surgery does wonders now, after the surgery you only need glasses for near activities.

oh yeah, I know about it. I'm just not far enough along to justify it yet. My opthalmologist predicted 15 years minimum before it's something I need to do something about.

 

[Blizzard]

Probably the only con I can think of

This is what I thought of. The pros would probably outweigh the cons, but it's kind of funny sometimes how clarity can occasionally be negative.

I watched the latest Hobbit movie in IMAX and it was so clear, people were commenting on being able to see every blemish on Orlando Bloom's face, and how old it made him look. I know one may have other complaints about that movie, but that one was particular to the clarity and giant screen.

 

[NYCmetsfan]

Oh my god, yes.

I'm curious though, would this work for everybody? Not all eye problems are the result of problems with the lenses, right?

you could have it fix the different problems with different lens structures. It not gonna fix everything but most reasons people wear glasses like farsightedness, nearsighted ness, astigmatism should be fixable.

I wonder how this affects your perception of color.

color perception is at the back of the eye isn't it they cone nerves? It wouldn't change anything., its a mechanical fix.

We've had artificial lenses for awhile in cataract surgery. This is kinda just combining a contact with a replaced lens.

 

[show me your skeleton]

opticians HATE this man!

one weird trick can correct your eyesight in just EIGHT minutes!

 

[Deleted member 80556]

Meh, I'll probably be dead before anything useful gets here anyway =(

Don't worry, you can try freezing yourself! It might

Spoiler

probably not

give you time until more things are invented.

 

[highrider]

Hopefully they can incorporate a similar sound effect to Steve Austin's bionic eye.

 

[DeaviL]

I don't know, it's either terrible eyesight or seeing the pixelated mess most of my games are...

 

[Bodacious]

Hopefully they can incorporate a similar sound effect to Steve Austin's bionic eye.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nkbSUMkL2JE

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4OyIBuF73PQ

 

[The Purple Pill]

Would certainly like to have such lenses, the thought of having such great eyesight, without having to use glasses.

I would ask for this, era of augmentation at hand, I embrace you!

 

[highrider]

Thanks Bodacious, I was lazy.

 

[Dr.Acula]

We're never getting rid of the screen door effect in VR now.

 

[Trey]

I'm around for this.

 

[Betta Lines]

We're never getting rid of the screen door effect in VR now.

LOL. My first thought too! Step yo' game up, Oculus.

 

[Hieberrr]

What happens if you get hit in the eye?

 

[Cuburt]

I'm basically holding off on getting lasik surgery so I can make sure their are no side effects that pop up in the long term and that there isn't better technology that comes along. With all the science and medical advancements happening or on the verge of becoming mainstream, even things that were though impossible a decade ago that may be possible in the next decade, I wouldn't mind putting up with glasses for a few more years if there is tech like this possible.

 

[Cronox]

You all laughed when I said 8k was insufficient.

Ha if I got this I might have to finally jump on the 4k train at least. 1080p still suffices for me right now...

 

[inky]

What kind of cancer does it eventually cause?

Rectal

 

[Dennis]

These bionic eyes should go well with my titanium dermal plate implants

http://fightstate.com/muay-thai-fighter-suspended-for-illegal-titanium-shin-implants-in-chiang-mai/

 

[Ashodin]

opticians HATE this man!

one weird trick can correct your eyesight in just EIGHT minutes!

You are on a roll today

 

[Rabbi_Vole]

Details, details.

I mean, they're not going to sink Atlantis twice, right?

No, but they may sink Manhattan right under the sea. I'll find the sweetest spot to watch as it goes away.

 

[FantasticMrFoxdie]

Goddamn at just realizing in 100 years from now Jaden Smith will be considered a prophet of his time.

The hero we deserved but not the one we needed right now.

 

[terrisus]

No, but they may sink Manhattan right under the sea. I'll find the sweetest spot to watch as it goes away.

Manhattan...

Manhattan Project...

I see where this is going...

>.>

 

[Dreadnought]

You have to be 25

srsly

 

[gblues]

I have astigmatism, I'd be the first one in line.

I have astigmatism in both eyes. I totally asked for this.

 

[NinjaFridge]

Whatever you do guys don't take the upgrade chip. Makes the boss fight much harder.

 

[Afrodium]

How long until every member of the U.S. Military is required to undergo this procedure?