Bionic Vision Australia (BVA) is a partnership of world-leading Australian research institutions collaborating to develop an advanced retinal prosthesis, or bionic eye, to restore the sense of vision to people with degenerative or inherited retinal disease.

The Bionic Vision Australia bionic eye will deliver improved quality of life by addressing issues faced by patients such as contrasting light from dark, lack of mobility, lack of functioning central vision, no face recognition and the inability to read.

The Bionic Vision Australia partnership brings together the necessary capabilities and expertise to develop the bionic eye, including world leading experts in the fields of ophthalmology, bio-engineering, material biocompatibility, vision science, and wireless integrated circuit design.

The partnership will enhance Australia’s position as a leading innovator in the field of medical bionics, and deliver significant national benefit in the form of clinical and commercial outcomes.