Novartis has licensed Google’s new ‘smart lens’ technology in a deal that will see its eye health unit Alcon work with the technology company develop new types of contact lenses. The technology combines non-invasive sensors, microchips and other miniaturised electronics which are so small they resemble bits of glitter embedded within contact lenses.
Google revealed earlier this year it was testing smart contact lenses that can measure diabetes patients’ glucose levels via their tears and connect wirelessly with a mobile device to store this information. Applying the minimally invasive technology within the diabetes arena to reduce the burden of regular blood glucose tests is one of the key areas of interest for Novartis in its new deal with Google. As reported by PMLive.
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