Recent Advances in Wireless Smart Contact Lenses for Ophthalmic Health Management and Eye-Function Enhancement

Area of Science:

• Ophthalmic technology
• Biomedical engineering
• Materials science

Background:

• Eye-wearable devices require enhanced comfort, wireless capabilities, and integration for effective ophthalmic management and eye-machine interaction.
• Wireless smart contact lenses (WSCLs) are emerging as a non-invasive, multifunctional platform for ocular monitoring and disease treatment.

Purpose of the Study:

• To provide a comprehensive review of recent advancements in the design, fabrication, and application of WSCLs.
• To analyze the key components and methodologies involved in WSCL development.

Main Methods:

• Systematic analysis of substrate materials, multifunctional coils, and capacitive components in WSCL design.
• Delineation of circuit configurations and the role of individual components.
• Analysis of fabrication processes and tailored processing techniques for diverse materials.

Main Results:

• Detailed insights into the interrelationships between material selection, structural optimization, and performance parameters in WSCLs.
• Understanding of circuit designs enabling WSCL functionality.
• Overview of fabrication techniques suitable for various WSCL materials.

Conclusions:

• WSCLs represent a promising technology for continuous ocular health monitoring and disease management.
• Future development trajectories focus on enhancing WSCL capabilities for health monitoring, disease treatment, and human-machine interaction.