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Hydrogel-based smart contact lens for enhanced functional applications

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: The human eye emerges as a vital sensory organ in the visual system, harboring a wealth of physiological data and playing a crucial role in overall well-being. The demand for smart contact lenses (SCLs) has transcended the mere correction of vision. There is an increasing desire for these devices to enable non-invasive and continuous monitoring of a spectrum of physical and biochemical parameters, as well as to serve as a platform for drug delivery to address ocular pathologies. In the era of the “Metaverse” concept, augmented reality and visual tracking technologies have emerged as transformative trends to drive technological innovation. This review mainly discusses the development status and future opportunities of SCLs from the perspective of material manufacturing, energy supply, wireless transmission, integrated technology, device applications, and commercialization. It thereby provides the prospects for further developments of SCLs in the fields of intelligent medicine and meta universe, holding the potential to offer users a richer and more convenient digital experiences in the future.

Source: Biomedical Instrumentation

DOI: 10.1016/j.bmi.2025.100003

Authors: Yuxiu Yao, Saeed Ahmed Khan, Xiaojing Cui, Kunjiao Liu, Suyi Wen, Hulin Zhang

Institutions: Taiyuan University of Technology, Sukkur IBA University, Shanxi Normal University

Language: English

Topic: Hydrogels: synthesis, properties, applications

Subfield: Molecular Medicine

Field: Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

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