‘Avid Bookworm’ Who Lost Vision ‘Optimistic’ After Implant Helps Her Read Again

‘Avid Bookworm’ Who Lost Vision ‘Optimistic’ After Implant Helps Her Read Again
Sheila Irvine from Wiltshire, who can now read again after having the procedure Moorfields Eye Hospital/PA
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A woman who described herself as an “avid bookworm” before losing her sight is now able to read again and do crosswords after taking part in a world-first study.

Sheila Irvine, from Wiltshire, was one of the UK patients included in a clinical trial to test bionic eye implant PRIMA.