Krembil Neuroscience Centre's Donald K. Johnson Eye Centre to Announce Successful Implant of Argus Retinal Prosthesis …

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Newswise Dr. Robert Devenyi and Dr. Samuel Markowitz will give a presentation followed by a Q and A session on the successful implantation of Canadas first eye prosthesis system, a device that restores functional vision in patients with forms of advanced retinitis pigmentosa, on Tuesday, October 14 at 11 a.m. (ET).

Dr. Devenyi is Ophthalmologist-in-Chief and Director, Retinal Services at UHN and performed the surgery to implant the Argus device. Dr. Markowitz is a low-vision rehabilitation specialist at Toronto Western Hospital.

Following their formal remarks, Drs. Devenyi and Markowitz will field questions from the media.

WHO:

Dr. Robert Devenyi, Dr. Samuel Markowitz The first two patients to receive the Argus Retinal Prosthesis System.

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Presentation followed by Q & A Embargo lifts at 12 p.m. ET

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