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Blind NHS patients to be fitted with pioneering bionic eye | Science (theguardian.com)
submitted by KillerLag
KillerLag [OP] 7 points 6y ago
It isn't the fact that people are getting the implant that is exciting, but that the government is paying for it. Most governments wouldn't pay for such a device, and this is a good sign of them paying for more such procedures, especially since the cost puts it out of reach of most people.
GuideDogAndHisQueer 1 points 6y ago
All medical treatment is free here in the UK. That includes all your eye treatment. In Scotland we also get free prescriptions. The NHS is a wonderful thing and the medical care is top notch.
bearjuani 1 points 6y ago
I wish all treatment was free, but it's only free if it's cost effective. Still, it's great that the NHS decided this is.
poiro 1 points 6y ago
I find it ironic that I'd have to pay for my glasses but I can get a bionic eye for free
GuideDogAndHisQueer 1 points 6y ago
Ah yes I can get the eye test for free but I would have to pay for the prescription glasses if I still wore them.
KillerLag [OP] 1 points 6y ago
In Canada, we cover a lot of treatments as well, but not everything.
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