"We are thrilled to be able to offer the only FDA-approved long-term therapy for people suffering from advanced RP, " said Robert Greenberg, MD, PhD, President and CEO of Second Sight.

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The artificial retina, called the Argus II Retinal Prosthesis System, is the first implantable device to treat the condition and is approved for people over age 25 with advanced RP who can see some light.

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