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Belgian Researchers Build LCD Contact Lenses

Posted by samzenpus on from the bright-eyes dept.

First time accepted submitter nickvad writes "The Belgian Centre for Microsystems Technology has built a spherical LCD display in a contact lens. The technology is groundbreaking and holds a wide range of applications from medical to cosmetic applications and more. The LCD technology has the potential to be used as a productivity or a social tool, paving the way for futuristic technological innovations like Google Glass."

2 of 98 comments (clear)

  1. Oblig by Jimbob+The+Mighty · · Score: 5, Funny

    "Why is it called the eyePhone?"

  2. Re:focus by yamum · · Score: 4, Funny

    ... we've got contacts like that already for "bifocal" use -- and dynamically black out ...

    Peril Sensitive Contacts?