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Larry Hester
Recipient of the Bionic Eye
Larry Hester was diagnosed with retinitis pigmentosa when he was in his early 30’s. At the time, the degenerative disease would rob his sight while there were no known treatments. Now, Hester is one of several people in the United States to have a bionic eye – an Argus II Retinal Prosthesis Device. The device is activated as a visual aid to send light signals to his brain, allowing him to see for the first time in 33 years.
Mr. Hester is eager to provide researchers with the information they can use to further enhance the technology, so that future generations of patients will benefit from his pioneering effort.

Larry Hester