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Sight restored in less than a month using stem cell contact lenses
By Darren Quick
07:09 June 2, 2009 PDT
The humble contact lens has long been used to improve people’s vision, but now researchers have restored sight in patients suffering corneal damage using a technique where contact lenses are cultured with stem cells. Fast, cheap and non-invasive, the groundbreaking technique even has the potential for regrowing skin and other organs. Read More
Innovative contact lenses look to dispense drugs
By Karen Sprey
00:02 May 26, 2009 PDT
Eye-drops may be a simple way of medicating the eye, but patients don't always get the right dose at the right time. Eyenovations has developed contact lenses that can deliver drugs to the eye in measured doses for a month or longer. The start-up company’s initial focus is developing a lens to help glaucoma patients. However, it believes the technology can be used to help other eye conditions and deliver antibiotics following surgery. Read More
Freedom Glen
- November 25, 2009 @ 02:47 UTC
