New Smart Contact Lens Enables Non-Invasive Eyelid Oxygen Monitoring

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Published: 2026-07-06
Category: science
Source: AZoNano (reporting on npj Flexible Electronics)
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Scientists have engineered a novel smart contact lens featuring gold nanowires for highly sensitive, non-invasive measurement of blood oxygen levels in eyelid capillaries. This innovation represents a notable advancement in flexible bioelectronics. While current testing has been confined to short-term animal studies, the technology holds promise for future health monitoring applications.

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