Second Sight wins go-ahead for German Argus II study in better-sighted RP patients

This study has the potential to change the management of patients with RP and, if successful, greatly expand the patient population who can benefit from this treatment, and for whom the Argus II could be a solution,” Dr. Walter of Germany’s Universitätsklinikum Aachen said in a prepared statement.
In July, Second Sight said its Argus II retinal prosthesis system won expanded reimbursement coverage from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services in 11 additional states and the District of Columbia.
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Source: Mass Device - October 17, 2017 Category: Medical Devices Authors: Fink Densford Tags: Clinical Trials Optical/Ophthalmic Regulatory/Compliance Second Sight Source Type: news