when that macula is damaged by an age-related process, there is essentially a hole in people's vision. >> this is what most of us see and this is what does with macular degeneration see. >> with the blind spot on both sides, in both eyes, i have to get up close to recognize somebody's face. >> the telescope magnifies central vision tremendously. while there is still a blind spot, patients see much more of what is directly in front of them. it takes months of rehabilitation to learn to use each by differently. >> non-telescope crises things in the periphery and the telescope by sees things centrally. >>zorn has gotten the hang of it. she wants broker kneecap because she could not see the stairs but now has a spring in her step. >> i can walk along and do this. >> it is thanks to that new twinkle in her eye. >> i am a new kid. >> dr. lane said patients with this device can drive but it is with people for macular urged degeneration in both guys who have not had previous cataract surgery. the device costs $1,500 not including the cost of surgery and rehabilitation. the doctor says it is c