Experimental Brain Implants in Monkeys Offer Hope for Restoring Vision in Blind People

B2 – Upper Intermediate

When we try to close our eyes and see nothing, what are the things that comes to your mind? Do you like the feeling of not being able to see a variety of colors and nothing but darkness?

This is how we picture the life of a blind being. Isn’t it hard? Yes, of course! However, after a series of experiments conducted with monkeys, scientists are a step closer to restoring one’s vision through brain implants. This technology, if developed fully, is a breakthrough that will give those who are wishing to restore their eyesight some hope.

Kindly read the article below to further understand this futuristic technology that could uplift many people and their hopes of seeing light and colors.

https://edition.cnn.com/2020/12/03/europe/brain-implant-blind-intl-scli-scn/index.html?utm_medium=social&utm_content=2020-12-03T20%3A59%3A03&utm

Discussion Questions:

  1. How did the scientists come up with this idea?
  2. Did you ever wonder how it feels to be visually-impaired?
  3. What are the potentials of this technology?
  4. Do you think this technology will be a breakthrough for the hopefuls?
  5. How could it change the life of someone who wants to be able to see?
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