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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."

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  1. Massive summary and editorial fail by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Informative

    It is not similar at all to Google Glass. From the article:

    The display is not intended for the wearer of the lens to view – the human eye would be unable to focus on such a close-up object – and it would only be seen by others

    As for the actual purpose, well, you'll just have to RTFA... :)

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

    "Why is it called the eyePhone?"

  3. Re:focus by LordLucless · · Score: 5, Informative

    is it even possible to focus on a display that is literally on your cornea

    Nope. Despite what the summary says, this isn't intended to provide a view to the wearer at all. It's purely cosmetic - people looking at you could see dollar signs in your eyes, and you might be able to use your contacts as sunglasses.

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    Just because you're paranoid doesn't mean there isn't an invisible demon about to eat your face
  4. Re:focus by wierd_w · · Score: 5, Informative

    That's most likely "floaters", and not dust on the cornea.

    http://www.drhaefs.com/medical_eye_exam/eye_floaters.html

    Essentially, they are sluffed off epithelial cells floating around in the humor inside your eyeballs.