A Microfluidic Contact Lens to Address Contact Lens-Induced Dry Eye (IMAGE)

Terasaki Institute for Biomedical Innovation

A Microfluidic Contact Lens to Address Contact Lens-Induced Dry Eye

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A collaborative team from the Terasaki Institute for Biomedical Innovation (TIBI) has developed a contact lens prototype that is specially designed to prevent contact lens-induced dry eye (CLIDE). The lens alleviates this condition by facilitating tear flow in response to normal eye blinking. This can relieve the discomfort, visual impairment, and risk of inflammation experienced by millions of CLIDE sufferers.

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