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Science Corporation implants its vision-restoring chip in its first…

Max Hodak, Neuralink's former president, said on stage that the PRIMA work is part of his company's path toward a brain-computer interface; the patient has a genetic eye disease.

On air: Hank Ledger on BBN Tonight
Published 7:23 PM ET, Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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First reported by TechCrunch: “Science Corporation implants its vision-restoring chip in its first Stargardt disease patient”.
Covered on BBN on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at 7:23 PM ET on BBN Tonight, by Hank Ledger.

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TechCrunchScience Corporation implants its vision-restoring chip in its first Stargardt disease patient

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Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorScience Corporation has implanted its vision-restoring chip in its first patient with Stargardt disease, a genetic condition that steals sight.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorLola Cruz is outside the venue where the founder spoke.
Lola Cruz · Senior Field CorrespondentI'm standing in a loading area behind TechCrunch Disrupt, Hank, and the sun went down an hour ago, so I can report the chip works and I can report that I see nothing.
Lola Cruz · Senior Field CorrespondentMax Hodak, who co-founded Neuralink, told the stage that the work with a device called PRIMA is a step toward a new kind of brain-computer interface.
Lola Cruz · Senior Field CorrespondentBehind me, a crew is carrying out a cardboard robot.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorNo dates on the next patient?
Lola Cruz · Senior Field CorrespondentNone yet.
Lola Cruz · Senior Field CorrespondentI've worked in places with no power for weeks, and I'm telling you this lot is worse, because the only light is a vending machine. It's the only thing here that gave me what I asked for.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorTake the chips where you find them.