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High-Tech Contact Lenses

From the promise of tailored drug delivery to augmented reality and continuous health monitoring, there have been numerous avenues of research investigating the high-tech contact lenses of the future.

  • By

  • Alex Hui, OD, PhD, FAAO

  • July 1, 2026

  • 15 min

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Top Institutions in Optometry

Brief introduction explaining scope and methodology.

  • #1

    Massachusetts Eye and Ear
    Massachusetts Eye and Ear

    Boston, Massachusetts

    Key Differentiators

    • Ophthalmology

  • #2

    The Ohio State University College of Optometry
    The Ohio State University College of Optometry

    Columbus, Ohio

    Key Differentiators

    • Optometry

  • #3

    University of Washington
    University of Washington

    Seattle, Washington

    Key Differentiators

    • Ophthalmology

  • #4

    University of New South Wales
    University of New South Wales

    Sydney, New South Wales

    Key Differentiators

    • Ophthalmology

  • #5

    Carnegie Mellon University
    Carnegie Mellon University

    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

    Key Differentiators

    • Engineering
    • Ophthalmology

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High-Tech Contact Lenses

  • by Alex Hui, OD, PhD, FAAO

  • July 1, 2026

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