# Computer Contacts The Wireless Opto-Electronic Contact Lenses Can Display Data By Katherinev123 | Published 2009-11-27 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/opto-electronic-contact-lenses References: [newlaunches](http://www.newlaunches.com/archives/contact_lenses_that_can_transmit_data_a_spys_dream_come_true.php) & [slashgear](http://www.slashgear.com/opto-electronic-contact-lenses-promise-wireless-displays-2564454/) Computers that fit in your eyes—that’s what opto-electronic contact lenses are. Dr. Babak Parviz of the [University of Washington](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/picoring) recently revealed a prototype of this special lens, which can display “biosensor feedback about the wearer’s vital signs,” according to Slashgear. The opto-electronic contact lenses, which are embedded with a semi-transparent array, feature an LED that can wirelessly receive power from a nearby RF transmitter. Researchers believe that in the future, the opto-electronic contact lenses may be used for tracking blood sugar levels through the monitoring of the eye’s surface chemistry. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 60% | Activity: 89% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Wireless Opto-electronic Contact Lenses:** The development of wireless opto-electronic contact lenses presents opportunities for the medical and technology industries alike, from monitoring vital signs to tracking blood sugar levels. - **Miniaturized Computing Technology:** The development of small, embedded computing technology, such as the opto-electronic array on the contact lenses, presents opportunities for innovation in wearable devices and the Internet of Things. - **Real-time Health Monitoring:** As biosensor feedback becomes increasingly prevalent through innovations such as the opto-electronic contact lenses, opportunities arise for the development of real-time health monitoring solutions in healthcare and other related industries. ### Where This Applies - **Healthcare:** The healthcare industry can leverage the development of the opto-electronic contact lenses for patient monitoring and improving health outcomes through real-time data collection and analysis. - **Technology:** The technology industry can explore opportunities for miniaturized computing technology in wearable devices and the Internet of Things, as demonstrated by the development of the opto-electronic contact lenses. - **Biotechnology:** The biotech industry can collaborate with the developers of opto-electronic contact lenses to advance biosensor technology, expand real-time health monitoring capabilities, and explore new possibilities for diagnostics and treatment solutions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Blink-Moisturizing Contacts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/terasaki-institute.md) - [Spiralled Shape Contact Lenses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spiral-diopter.md) - [Autofocus-Providing Eyewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hightech-autofocus-eyewear.md) - [Eye Contact Webcams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/icontact-camera.md) - [Extra-Breathable Contact Lenses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skyhy-by-hubble.md) - [Adaptive Eyewear Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bio-lens.md) - [Adaptive Autofocus Glasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ixi-eyewear.md) - [Athletic Training Eyewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/falconframes.md) - [Demure Display-Equipped Eyewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meta-rayban-display-sunglasses.md)