This story appeared in the March 15, 2017 issue of Level Up by Forbes newsletter. SubscribeRetinal degeneration is one of the major causes of blindness in humans, and currently no clinical treatments are available to treat the condition. Mutations in specific genes cause millions of photoreceptors in the retina to die-off, producing vision loss. An implant made with a conductive polymer produces electricity to stimulate retinal neurons. "This [implant] could be a turning point in the treatment of extremely debilitating retinal diseases."

Source: Forbes March 15, 2017 21:00 UTC