Smart contact lenses could revolutionize glaucoma monitoring

NCT ID NCT07224542

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests smart soft contact lenses that measure eye pressure continuously for 24 hours in people with glaucoma and healthy adults. Researchers will check how accurate and comfortable the lenses are compared to standard eye pressure tests. The goal is to improve glaucoma care by providing more detailed pressure readings throughout the day.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

Experimental Contact Lens Sensor

What this could lead to

If successful, this could provide a more comfortable and continuous way to monitor eye pressure, helping doctors better manage glaucoma.

What could go wrong

This is an early-stage study focused on device accuracy and comfort, not treatment. The sensor may not be as reliable as current methods, and results may not apply to all patients.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

glaucoma open-angle glaucoma

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Indiana University - Clinical Optics Research Lab

    Bloomington, Indiana, 47405, United States