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Contact Lens Technology: From Fundamentals to Applications
Rosalia Moreddu1,2, Daniele Vigolo2, Ali K Yetisen1
1Department of Chemical Engineering, Imperial College London, SW7 2AZ, London, UK.
Advanced Healthcare Materials
|June 12, 2019
Summary
Contact lenses, used by 150 million globally for vision correction and more, have advanced materials to improve safety and comfort. Future innovations focus on theranostic contact lenses for continuous eye health monitoring.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology and Biomaterials Science
Background:
- Contact lenses are widely used ocular prosthetic devices for vision correction, therapeutics, and cosmetics.
- Over 150 million people worldwide use contact lenses.
- Continuous advancements in contact lens materials aim to reduce adverse effects, support corneal health, and maintain tear film stability.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide a comprehensive overview of contact lens technology.
- To discuss the role of tear fluid as a diagnostic medium.
- To explore future directions, including theranostic applications.
Main Methods:
- Review of contact lens materials, properties, and manufacturing.
- Analysis of microbial contamination and ocular complications.
- Discussion on tear fluid composition and diagnostic potential.
- Examination of regulatory standards and market trends.
Main Results:
- Contact lens technology has evolved significantly, impacting wearer safety and ocular health.
- Tear fluid analysis presents potential for diagnosing ocular conditions.
- Theranostic contact lenses offer promising future applications for real-time monitoring.
Conclusions:
- Modern contact lens technology prioritizes biocompatibility and wearer well-being.
- Future contact lens development is geared towards advanced diagnostic and therapeutic (theranostic) capabilities for continuous ocular monitoring.
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