Development of a specialised contact lens with a built in pressure sensor for continuous determination of intraocular pressure.
Background
Glaucoma represents the most common cause for blindness in the western world This eye condition is often associated with increased intraocular pressure. This may fluctuate considerably, particularly in patients with glaucoma. Its continuous measurement may therefore have an important diagnostic impact.
Result
The Institute of Optometry developed the contact lens geometry, enabling the physical intraocular pressure measurement and taking into account physiological compatibility with the eye.
Project details
- Type
- Research project
- Topics
- Health and medicine, Health promotion and prevention
- University
- FHNW School of Engineering and Environment / Institute of Optometry, School of Engineering and Environment
- Partner
- Ziemer Ophthalmic Systems AG, BFH Institute for Human Centered Engineering
- Funding
- Commission for Technology and Innovation CTI
- Collaboration
- Professor Dr. Roland Joos
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