Bionic Eye Implanted in Australia

"In a major development, Bionic Vision Australia researchers have successfully performed the first implantation of an early prototype bionic eye with 24 electrodes," according to Science Daily. "Ms Dianne Ashworth has profound vision loss due to retinitis pigmentosa, an inherited condition. She has now received what she calls a 'pre-bionic eye' implant that enables her to experience some vision. A passionate technology fan, Ms Ashworth was motivated to make a contribution to the bionic eye research program." Read more.

You can read about the prototype on this CNET page, which appeared shortly after the device was introduced in 2010.