Scientists at the University of Michigan , U.S. developed a computer whose volume is approximately cubic millimeter to implant as a measuring eye pressure in patients GLAUCOMA . is the smallest in the world.
Glaucoma is considered as the second responsible for blindness in the world, still has no cure, but there are methods to control or minimize the effects of intraocular pressure.
The micro computer with a processor, memory, pressure sensor, wireless radio antenna, battery and a solar cell for recharging.
also can store approximately one week data that are transmitted to an external device, close to eye, for use by the patient.
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