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A new report describes a soft, flexible contact lens that monitors glucose levels in tears through wireless circuits, glucose sensors, and displays. The device can deliver real-time sensing results and alerts users if glucose levels are too high, offering potential for pre-diabetes screening and daily monitoring.
Coverage from 2 institutions
- 'Smart' contact lenses monitor glucose levels in tears American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) · Jan 24, 2018 · first to report
- UNIST introduces new smart contact lens for diabetics Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology(UNIST) · Feb 21, 2018