Space technology used to prevent blindness

Technology used by astronomers to get a clear view of distant galaxies has been modified to spot damaged cells in the eye.

Technology used by astronomers to get a clear view of distant galaxies has been modified to spot damaged cells in the eye.

Researchers hope the sophisticated adaptive optics system will save the sight of patients in the future.

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