Using these hydrogel-loaded contact lenses could help physicians reduce pain and the number of times the patient has to apply the drug, as the medication is delivered during normal contact lens wear.

A group of researchers at BYU have found a way to collect tears in a painless way: via contact lenses. Tears can be collected ...

With the introduction of silicone hydrogel (SiHy) lenses over a decade ago, clinicians have seen both improvements and challenges in contact lens (CL) wear. Regardless of lens design or material ...

Objective: To report the therapeutic practice patterns of silicone hydrogel (SiH) bandage soft contact lenses (BSCL) and the resultant rate of microbial keratitis (MK). Methods: A retrospective ...

University of Waterloo researchers developed 3D-printed hydrogel-loaded contact lenses that deliver medication continuously while worn. The silicone-based hydrogel is durable, flexible and can ...

University of Waterloo researchers have developed a 3D printed hydrogel enabling the delivery of ophthalmic drugs through a ...

Illustrative image by Pixabay The investigations also highlighted the emission of microplastics by contact lenses. These particles, released during usage, sometimes include silicone, a common material ...

RESEARCHERS at the University of Waterloo have developed a revolutionary hydrogel for 3D-printed contact lenses capable of delivering medication directly to the eye. The groundbreaking hydrogel, ...

Waterloo researchers develop 3D-printed hydrogel for continuous drug delivery via contact lenses ...