Op Lets People Upgrade Their Eyes To HD!!! - Blu-ray Forum

Yautja · 12-04-2009, 01:12 AM

Patients are having their eyes fitted with an artificial lens that allows them to see in high definition.
Surgeons begin the process by implanting the lens into the eye using the standard procedure for cataracts.

Then, for the first time in Britain, they can fine-tune the focus of the lens several days later.

The technique gives patients vision so sharp that it is even better than 20/20 - the best an adult can usually hope for.

Bobby Qureshi, the first ophthalmic surgeon in the UK to use the lens, described it as "a hugely significant development".

It can correct both cataracts and the long-sightedness that usually comes with age.

The lens is made from a special light-sensitive silicone.

By shining ultraviolet light on specific parts of the lens, surgeons can change its shape and curvature, sharpening the image seen by the patient.
Mr Qureshi told Sky News: "We have the potential here to change patients' vision to how it was when they were young.

"The change is so accurate that we can even make the lens bifocal or varifocal, so as well as giving them good vision at distance we can give them good vision for reading.

"They won't need their glasses at all."

The technique can overcome tiny defects in the eye that cause visual distortions.

The lens can be adjusted several times over a period of days until patients have perfect vision.

A final blast of light then permanently fixes the lenses' shape.

Gill Balfour was one of the first patients to be fitted with the new lens at the Spire Gatwick Park Hospital.

She had the first signs of cataracts and other vision problems.

She said: "It's absolutely incredible. To think it's been tailor-made for you, matching any imperfections. It's the way forward, isn't it?"

http://news.sky.com/skynews/Home/UK-...gh_Definition_

scweb13 · 12-04-2009, 01:23 AM

In other words, it is giving them perfect vision.

Rblu-Dblu · 12-04-2009, 01:27 AM

That's awesome, at least I know I'll still be able to see when I get old and need to have that surgery.

Yautja · 12-04-2009, 03:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rblu-Dblu

That's awesome, at least I know I'll still be able to see when I get old and need to have that surgery.

Imagine watching HD movies with HD eyes

Q? · 12-04-2009, 03:48 AM

Are there any risks involved in the op?

Of course there's always a risk, but I hope it's extremely low!

LynxFX · 12-04-2009, 06:42 AM

Boy, get the surgery, then put these on and you will see through to another dimension. Gad I hate the irrelevant use of the term HD. Hell if you take it at face value it would mean that your eyes will be worse than nature's 20/20 version.

Having had Lasik done twice, it does sound like great tech, just wish they didn't resort to infomercial tactics.

RiseDarthVader · 12-04-2009, 06:59 AM

What is up with people using HD for just to market anything or get hits on a website? The human eye has a resolution way way way beyond 1920x1080.

12-04-2009, 01:12 AM	#1
Yautja Power Member Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jan 2008 Location:AUSTRALIA Home Theater Gallery:29 Trading Score:6	Op Lets People Upgrade Their Eyes To HD!!! Patients are having their eyes fitted with an artificial lens that allows them to see in high definition. Surgeons begin the process by implanting the lens into the eye using the standard procedure for cataracts. Then, for the first time in Britain, they can fine-tune the focus of the lens several days later. The technique gives patients vision so sharp that it is even better than 20/20 - the best an adult can usually hope for. Bobby Qureshi, the first ophthalmic surgeon in the UK to use the lens, described it as "a hugely significant development". It can correct both cataracts and the long-sightedness that usually comes with age. The lens is made from a special light-sensitive silicone. By shining ultraviolet light on specific parts of the lens, surgeons can change its shape and curvature, sharpening the image seen by the patient. Mr Qureshi told Sky News: "We have the potential here to change patients' vision to how it was when they were young. "The change is so accurate that we can even make the lens bifocal or varifocal, so as well as giving them good vision at distance we can give them good vision for reading. "They won't need their glasses at all." The technique can overcome tiny defects in the eye that cause visual distortions. The lens can be adjusted several times over a period of days until patients have perfect vision. A final blast of light then permanently fixes the lenses' shape. Gill Balfour was one of the first patients to be fitted with the new lens at the Spire Gatwick Park Hospital. She had the first signs of cataracts and other vision problems. She said: "It's absolutely incredible. To think it's been tailor-made for you, matching any imperfections. It's the way forward, isn't it?" http://news.sky.com/skynews/Home/UK-...gh_Definition_

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12-04-2009, 01:23 AM	#2
scweb13 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Everett, WA 4K collection:1 Blu-ray collection:512 DVD collection:29 Trading Score:4	In other words, it is giving them perfect vision.

12-04-2009, 01:27 AM	#3
Rblu-Dblu Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Mar 2009 Location:Trapped on the Death Star 4K collection:4 Blu-ray collection:483 Trading Score:12	That's awesome, at least I know I'll still be able to see when I get old and need to have that surgery.

12-04-2009, 03:48 AM	#5
Q? Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Nuuk, Greenland Blu-ray collection:168	Are there any risks involved in the op? Of course there's always a risk, but I hope it's extremely low!

12-04-2009, 06:42 AM	#6
LynxFX Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jul 2007	Boy, get the surgery, then put these on and you will see through to another dimension. Gad I hate the irrelevant use of the term HD. Hell if you take it at face value it would mean that your eyes will be worse than nature's 20/20 version. Having had Lasik done twice, it does sound like great tech, just wish they didn't resort to infomercial tactics.

12-04-2009, 06:59 AM	#7
RiseDarthVader Power Member Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Australia Blu-ray collection:136	What is up with people using HD for just to market anything or get hits on a website? The human eye has a resolution way way way beyond 1920x1080.

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