Mark Harris (@meharris) coauthored a feature in IEEE Spectrum about retinal implants created by the company Second Sight that have been installed inside the eyes of more than 350 people, providing a crude artificial vision to people who otherwise cannot see. But without notifying these users, the company suddenly collapsed in 2020, leaving patients with obsolete technology in their bodies that cannot be upgraded, supported or easily repaired. So now what? Harris and his coauthor describe how patients and doctors are coping, and they outline a cautionary tale as neuromodulation devices become a reality for more people. Image from a video by Second Sight
