Liquid Crystal Contact Lens: The Future of Vision Correction?

In summary, the conversation discusses the possibility of opticians selling contact lenses made from a material with negative index refraction that can be altered with a liquid crystal "eye-drop" solution. The participants also mention the existence of liquid crystal glasses for people with cataracts and express interest in finding out more about the technology.
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Would it be possible that Opticians will be selling to visually impaired people, Contact Lens, made from a material that has a negative index refraction, that theoretically could be altered with a Liquid Crystal "Eye-Drop" solution?

Basically how far are we from a Liquid Crystal Contact Lens? :biggrin:
 
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i read somewhere in the net that there is already an invention of eyeglasses with LC as filters designed for people with cataracts.kewl!i'll try to find it then i'll post it here.

btw, hi forum!
 
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Well I would be amazed?..but I had found some webpages that have LQ Glasses, but not actual Cataracts.

The original Question related to a paper I had recently read, which filled my mind with some aspects of thinking, relative to the Question?..I will dig out the paper and links, as soon as I have completed some urgent work.

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1. What are liquid crystal contact lenses?

Liquid crystal contact lenses are specialized contact lenses that contain a layer of liquid crystal material. This material is able to change its optical properties in response to electric fields, allowing for customizable vision correction.

2. How do liquid crystal contact lenses work?

Liquid crystal contact lenses work by using an electric field to change the alignment of the liquid crystal molecules within the lens. This changes the refractive index of the lens, allowing for precise vision correction. The electric field is controlled by a small battery-powered device worn by the user.

3. Are liquid crystal contact lenses safe to use?

Yes, liquid crystal contact lenses are safe to use. They have been extensively tested and approved by regulatory bodies, and are made from biocompatible materials that are safe for use in the eye.

4. What are the benefits of liquid crystal contact lenses?

Liquid crystal contact lenses offer several benefits, including customizable vision correction, the ability to correct for multiple vision problems at once, and the potential for improved vision quality compared to traditional contact lenses.

5. Are liquid crystal contact lenses available for purchase?

Currently, liquid crystal contact lenses are still in the development stage and are not yet available for purchase. However, several companies are working on bringing this technology to market in the near future.

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