The future of real-time eye health monitoring

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Smart contact lenses are transforming eye care by collecting real-time data directly from the surface of the eye. These advanced lenses can monitor important health markers such as intraocular pressure, glucose levels, tear composition, and early signs of disease, allowing faster diagnosis and more personalized treatment. By combining wearable technology with everyday vision correction, smart contact lenses may help patients and physicians detect eye and systemic health problems earlier than traditional methods.

Source

Seo H, Chung WG, Kwon YW, Kim S, Hong YM, Park W, Kim E, Lee J, Lee S, Kim M, Lim K, Jeong I, Song H, Park JU. Smart Contact Lenses as Wearable Ophthalmic Devices for Disease Monitoring and Health Management. Chem Rev. 2023 Oct 11;123(19):11488-11558. doi: 10.1021/acs.chemrev.3c00290. Epub 2023 Sep 25. PMID: 37748126; PMCID: PMC10571045.

Additional Reading

https://engineering.purdue.edu/BME/AboutUs/News/2025/chi-hwan-lee8217s-smart-contact-lenses-revolutionize-eye-health-by-monitoring-vital-data-in-real-time

https://www.statnews.com/2026/04/08/glaucoma-smart-contact-lens-combines-monitoring-drug-delivery/

https://www.insideprecisionmedicine.com/topics/precision-medicine/smart-contact-lens-offers-glaucoma-treatment-potential/