Color blindness-correcting contacts inspired by antique glass

While there already are glasses that help compensate for red-green color blindness, the lenses often can’t be shaped to users’ prescriptions. That’s why scientists are now developing a new type of corrective contact lens – and it was inspired by old go… Continue reading Color blindness-correcting contacts inspired by antique glass

Biomarker-sensing contact lens made from soft hydrogel

While we have already heard about contact lenses that monitor medical conditions, such lenses are often made from non-traditional materials. A new one, however, is composed of the same hydrogel as regular store-bought contacts, potentially making it mu… Continue reading Biomarker-sensing contact lens made from soft hydrogel

“Smart” contact lens detects eye afflictions by changing color

It can sometimes be challenging for ophthalmologists, making definitive on-the-spot diagnoses of eye problems. A new “smart” contact lens is designed to help, however, by changing color in response to two common disorders.Continue ReadingCategory: Medi… Continue reading “Smart” contact lens detects eye afflictions by changing color

Glowing Eyes For Regular Guys

Cosplayers continually push the boundary of what’s possible in live costuming, often taking effects from the silver screen and creating them in real life. [KyleofAsgard] is no exception, bringing Thor’s glowing eyes to life in this impressive build.

The build relies on special contact lenses, which [Kyle] suggests are best sourced by searching for “electric blue contact lenses”. These glow in the presence of UV light, which here is provided by a strip of UV LEDs embedded into Thor’s helmet from the recent Marvel movies.

The concept is simple, but the attention to detail is what makes this project a …read more

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