Heat transfer control for a prosthetic retinal device

A method for controlling a temperature of a prosthetic retinal device, comprising:

• receiving light information;
• using the light information to generate retina stimulation signals;
• stimulating the retina through a plurality of microprobes coupled to an anterior surface of a retina;
• wherein the retina stimulation signals are based upon the received light information;
• and
• enabling a heat transfer device to dissipate at least a portion of heat resulting from generating the retina stimulation signals away from the retina.

A system for controlling a temperature of a prosthetic retinal device, comprising:

• an image sensor adapted to receive light information and convert the light information into an electrical signal;
• a circuit adapted to receive the electrical signal and in response generate retina stimulation signals;
• a plurality of microprobes adapted to connect the circuit to an anterior surface of a retina and in response to the retina stimulation signals to stimulate the retina;
• and
• a heat transfer device coupled to the circuit and adapted to transfer heat from at least the circuit and to dissipate such heat away from the retina.