Long-Term Outcomes and Patient Experiences With the Argus II Retinal Prosthesis System.

ABSTRACT: Purpose: To evaluate the long-term outcomes and experiences of patients with the Argus II retinal prosthesis in individuals with advanced-stage retinitis pigmentosa. Methods: Chart review was conducted on 13 patients with the Argus II implant between June 2015 and February 2018 at the Cleveland Clinic Cole Eye Institute. Data collected included examination findings, adverse events, device usage, impact on quality of life, and patient satisfaction. Results: The average age of patients at implantation was 71 years, with 84.6% being male. All patients had severe visual impairment prior to surgery. Four patients experienced serious adverse events, including conjunctival erosion, vitreous hemorrhage, persistent corneal abrasion, and vertigo. None of the 10 patients who had

SUBMITTER: Shirian JD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12496445 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature