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The scientists who restored partial vision to blind people
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The scientists who restored partial vision to blind people

SAPO15 September 2026 at 18:25

Scientists Botond Roska and José-Alain Sahel were awarded the António Champalimaud Vision Prize for their research work that enabled them to restore partial vision to blind people.

The research by these two scientists made it possible for completely blind people to once again locate objects, grasp them, and count them, representing a significant advancement in the field of vision.

The prize recognizes the transformative impact of the work developed by Roska and Sahel in the area of vision, which opened new possibilities for people with blindness.

This distinction highlights the importance of scientific research in improving the quality of life of people with visual impairments.

Why this matters

This research represents a significant advancement in the field of medicine and vision, offering hope to millions of people with visual impairments. The prize recognizes the work of these scientists who managed to restore basic visual capabilities to blind patients, potentially changing the quality of life of these people.

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