Dr Dianne Ashworth has written a book relating her quite incredible life story as well as describing her experience of being involved in Bionic Vision Australia's prototype bionic eye study.
All those who have been following the progress of the bionic eye on Facebook and in the media would be familiar with Dr Dianne Ashworth, one of the three participants who have tested the prototype bionic eye. She and her compatriots have been pioneers in testing this new technology that will make a difference to people who are blind, giving back vision to help them navigate their environment.
Dr Dianne Ashworth has written a book relating her quite incredible life story as well as describing her experience of being involved in BVA's prototype bionic eye study. The book is now available from Australian and US publishers online. A unique story and a great achievement:
• Angus and Robertson: http://www.angusrobertson.com.au/i-spy-with-my-bionic-eye-dianne-ashworth/p/9781480911598;
• Amazon: http://www.amazon.com.au/I-Spy-My-Bionic-Eye-ebook/dp/B00N2ZX4NU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1410753101&sr=8-1&keywords=I+spy+with+my+bionic+eye and
• Dorrance Book Publishing: http://dorrance.stores.yahoo.net/ispywimybiey.html
Synopsis from Angus and Robertson:
“Dr. Dianne Ashworth's I Spy with My Bionic Eye is an enlightening and uplifting 'real life' story of a woman's journey, beginning with childhood when she was diagnosed as being myopic, or short-sighted; required to wear eyeglasses with 'coke bottle' lenses, she was alienated from other kids, which crushed her self-esteem. As she grew, she became more creative in dealing not only with her poor vision, but her vision of the world, as well. In her early adult years, she was dealt a blow with a new diagnosis of retinitis pigmentosa, which meant she would soon lose her sight. Dr. Ashworth shares her amazing story as she forged ahead to make a life for her family as a single mother, and later became the first participant in a one-of-a-kind prototype bionic eye clinical trial in her homeland of Australia in May 2012. Although the results of this trial thus far have been incredible, there is much more work to be done. Let us all hope that funding becomes available to continue the outstanding work of all those involved.”
Dr Dianne Ashworth has written a book relating her quite incredible life story as well as describing her experience of being involved in BVA's prototype bionic eye study. The book is now available from Australian and US publishers online. A unique story and a great achievement:
• Angus and Robertson: http://www.angusrobertson.com.au/i-spy-with-my-bionic-eye-dianne-ashworth/p/9781480911598;
• Amazon: http://www.amazon.com.au/I-Spy-My-Bionic-Eye-ebook/dp/B00N2ZX4NU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1410753101&sr=8-1&keywords=I+spy+with+my+bionic+eye and
• Dorrance Book Publishing: http://dorrance.stores.yahoo.net/ispywimybiey.html
Synopsis from Angus and Robertson:
“Dr. Dianne Ashworth's I Spy with My Bionic Eye is an enlightening and uplifting 'real life' story of a woman's journey, beginning with childhood when she was diagnosed as being myopic, or short-sighted; required to wear eyeglasses with 'coke bottle' lenses, she was alienated from other kids, which crushed her self-esteem. As she grew, she became more creative in dealing not only with her poor vision, but her vision of the world, as well. In her early adult years, she was dealt a blow with a new diagnosis of retinitis pigmentosa, which meant she would soon lose her sight. Dr. Ashworth shares her amazing story as she forged ahead to make a life for her family as a single mother, and later became the first participant in a one-of-a-kind prototype bionic eye clinical trial in her homeland of Australia in May 2012. Although the results of this trial thus far have been incredible, there is much more work to be done. Let us all hope that funding becomes available to continue the outstanding work of all those involved.”