After my cautionary series on privacy and the consumer, I thought I'd switch gears and focus on some exciting medical technology advances coming your way.

First up is a recent bionic eye implant procedure on an 88-year-old UK woman. She'd lost her eyesight due to a condition most commonly associated with aging. Macular Degeneration can occur as you get older which is why it's important to get a full eye exam every year after the age of 45. Signs can be changes in how you see lines, blurred edg...