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The Use of Contact Lenses as Biosensors
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The Use of Contact Lenses as Biosensors

Abstract

: The tear film is a complex multilayer film consisting of various proteins, enzymes, and lipids and can express a number of biomarkers in cases of disease. The development of a contact lens sensor presents a noninvasive alternative for the detection and management of various diseases. Recent work has resulted in the commercialization of a device to monitor intraocular pressure for up to 24 h, and there are extensive efforts underway to develop …

Authors

Phan C-M; Subbaraman L; Jones LW

Journal

Optometry and Vision Science, Vol. 93, No. 4, pp. 419–425

Publisher

Wolters Kluwer

Publication Date

April 2016

DOI

10.1097/opx.0000000000000763

ISSN

1040-5488