The World Health Organization estimates that glaucoma is the second leading cause of blindness worldwide. Glaucoma is a build-up of pressure in the eye. Some researchers at UC Davis have designed contact lenses that can measure pressure within the eye and provides a warning if there is something wrong. The smart contact lenses use an organic polymer called PDMS that functions as a simple pressure sensor. Good news is that UC Davis will start clinical trials of these smart contact lenses in humans very soon. [io9]
Related Posts
- Pentagon To Develop Contact Lenses
- Nanotech Contact Lenses
- I Contact – Contact Lens Mouse
- No-Contact Jacket For Personal Protection
- Latest Waterproof Earbuds From H2O Audio
Subscribe to TechFresh
Like this post? Subscribe to TechFresh RSS Feed and follow @techfresh on Twitter for more.
