Revolutionary GlakoLens contact lenses enable accurate glaucoma diagnosis
The smart contact lens can detect pressure changes inside the eye in real time
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The smart contact lens can detect pressure changes inside the eye in real time
70M worldwide suffer glaucoma; untreated, it causes irreversible vision loss. Half remain unaware.
70M worldwide suffer glaucoma; untreated, it causes irreversible vision loss. Half remain unaware.
The novel contact lenses contain micro-sensors that monitor changes in eye pressure, which is a sign of possible glaucoma. The data collected is sent wirelessly to an ophthalmologist for analysis. The researchers plan to conduct a larger study before making the lenses commercially available through their spin-off company GlakoLens. This new method allows for more accurate and continuous monitoring of intra-ocular pressure, providing a better insight into the health of the eyes.
Researchers from the UK and Türkiye have developed a contact lens that detects changes in eye pressure which signal possible glaucoma.