We’ve all read similar news before, but those efforts failed (think back to the Novartis-Google: digital contact lens in 2017). Let's hope it makes it to the market this time! Why is it important? Tears are a promising source for biomarkers, as they often contain levels of various analytes that are similar to those found in the blood. Examples of clinically relevant indicators found in tears include sodium, which can indicate dry eye disease, and glucose, a marker of diabetes. As tear collection can be a challenge, biosensing contact lenses could come in handy. #hydrogencontactlens #biomarkers #themedicalfuturist #digitalhealth #future #healthcare #medicine #technology #wearable #health #healthy …see more