a new hope in the near future?

are we close to achieving eyesight for those injured or born blind?
interesting video, but far short on story on the beginnings of the first bionic eye
https://www.techbriefs.com/component/content/article/tb/tv/32928?m=1429&utm_source=TBTVblast&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=20181012&eid=326633788&bid=2268880