Clinical trial of a suprachoroidal visual prosthesis for the profoundly vision impaired [ 2017 - 2020 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Gregg Suaning (Principal investigator) ,  A/Pr John Grigg ,  Prof John Morley ,  Prof Nigel Lovell

Brief description For 15 years we have been designing a bionic eye. We have made a device called the Phoenix99 and shown in short term animal tests that it is both safe to implant but also that it potentially performs better than any other device in the world. We are requesting funds to complete longer term animal testing of the device and then commence a small human clinical trial to demonstrate the benefits of the technology – specifically that it is able to help blind people navigate without assistance.

Funding Amount $AUD 1,140,498.06

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant