Elon Musk's Bionic Eyes Are Here.

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You’re telling me you can give a blind man robot eyes, but there’s no cure for my bald ass head

I’m 100% blind in one eye due to an injury that crushed the optic nerve. I might be down to try this.

I lost vision in one eye as a child. In 1968, that blind eye was becoming painful and I discussed with my ophthalmologist having that eye removed to relieve the pain. But I will never forget what my ophthalmologist told me, that he would not recommend removal of that eye because sometime in my lifetime we will have technology such as this. Well, I am pretty old now, I have waited long enough and have managed very well in life with just my one eye. But what is happening now is seeing his dreams come true. Unfortunately he didn't live to see this day. This is less than ideal IMO, but it is a promising start.

Restoring the ability to walk, use our arms, and hands! Giving sight and hearing back. Freeing people who are paralyzed and TRAPPED in their bodies. Even possibly augmenting our memory thereby fixing dementia. THAT'S FANTASTIC! I'M SO HAPPY THEY'RE DOING THIS! I know it can possibly be used for bad too, but so can driving, or flying, or medicine, or any other advancement. This is truly wonderful.

Imagine looking at a very beautiful sunset and suddenly u see an ad

I'm visually impaired, was born at 6 1/2 months, so blind in left eye, never grew properly, but right eye has about 2% vision. Had a lens transplant in the right eye when I was small, but retina also tearing every few years and went in for multiple surgeries before. With my last check up they said my retina is busy dying. I'm 38 years old now, but hope that the little eye sight I have left will last for another 38 years.

wow! I am blown away with the clarity and completeness of your video and your diction. Beautifully done. I have been following Elon and Neuralink for ages so was quite familiar with the subject matter. You nailed it and I also learned some new details. The world needs more teachers with your talent for teaching complex subjects.

These biotech entrepnuers really need to set up a foundation to provide ongoing support to those who receive the tech.

Life changing implants: yes. Implants as a Service (IaaS): ...not so sure. "Your vision-enabling optical implant is no longer supported. Please contact your dealer for information about newer models (financing available)."

When I had my cataract surgery performed. In Hungary they still do it by hand. It gives new meaning to what we used to say as kids when we made a promise, "Swear to God, Hope to die, stick a needle in my eye." Its amazing, you literally don't feel a thing.

PS: Just saying. Thank you for your passion for this subject. You are informing far more than your colleagues. You are informing the Collective Conciousness. Thanks for ALL you do.

Thank you! Finally an actual explanation of what this neurolink surgery is about, without the rhetoric and politics! I really appreciate your video. The scientific achievement here is amazing!

I am an ophthalmologist for almost 40 years and I am very impressed with Dr. Michael Chua's presentation. Good job. You are the leader in this new generation.

You are a great teacher! You are good at simplifying a complex subject.

You make such a great point regarding the need to take into account the way that long-term tech advancements could impact early recipients of new technologies directly implanted in our bodies. The other issue people need to be prepared for is that not everyone's bodies will be capable of accepting foreign objects necessary for these technologies. My mother was a recipient of an experimental pain management device, but it was rejected by her body and not caught on time. This led to infection, but even worse, her physician suddenly left the country when she was still dealing with needing to have the device removed. She had to find a physician willing to take on the liability of removing an experimental device that had already caused infection. It sadly made her long-term pain worse than what she started with (due to signal disc replacement). I hope researchers and these corporations who are eager to gain financially from these technologies will be responsible and honest about the potential risks involved AND establish protections that will ensure all patients are taken care of no matter what may go wrong.

I talked about Neurolink with my Technology Applications class, and we were discussing past technology that did not work. You did a great job with Second Sight. There was another company that I vaguely remember, having to do with the heart. It was abandoned as well. Thank you for your video.

First time seeing one of your videos, and I'm impressed. Great illustration clips and straightforward language. I really enjoyed it. Thank you. Keep up the good work.

You earned a new subscriber ! Amazing information and great explanation, keep it up

I like the thoughtful analysis of technology, discussion of obsolescence and potential power over individuals that NeuraLink will have. also like the detailed discussion of the bioengineering challenges they are facing. Well done, Subscribed!