Bionic Eye Stymied by FDA Panel

An implantable telescope that would serve as a bionic eye has received a setback in development after FDA's ophthalmic devices panel voted 10-3 against approval, the Associated Press reports. The panel cited safety concerns in its recommendation against approval of the Implantable Miniature Telescope from VisionCare Ophthalmic Technologies Inc. (Saratoga, CA). The device is targeted at patients with age-related macular degeneration.