Computer-Assisted Rehabilitation Environment Training After Argus Retinal Prosthesis

Comprehensive Visual and Mobility Training Using Computer-Assisted Rehabilitation Environment (CAREN) After Argus Retinal Prosthesis Surgery

The goal of the current project is to fill the unmet clinical needs around the objective assessment of visual function and develop outcome-oriented visual rehabilitation approach using the computer assisted rehabilitation environment (CAREN) system for Argus recipients.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Recipient of the Argus II Retinal Prosthesis System
• Ability to provide informed consent
• Ability to follow two-step commands
• Ability to ambulate 300+ feet with or without visual assistance
• Able to tolerate Argus device turned on for >20 continuous minutes.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Dementia
• Musculoskeletal contraindication to exercise or walking
• Cardiopulmonary contraindication exercise (i.e. uncontrolled heart failure, cardiac arrhythmia, or pulmonary disease).