Dr. Barry Dworkin

Gold nanoparticles used in a macular degeneration mouse model demonstrates ability to bypass photoreceptors and acitvates deeper retinal cell layers that send sends signals to the visual cortex.

Medical Mythbusting Commentary for July 10, 2025

Source:
Gold nanoparticles could help the blind see without surgery

Reference:
Intravitreally Injected Plasmonic Nanorods Activate Bipolar Cells with Patterned Near-Infrared Laser Projection

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