When it comes to managing diabetes, tracking blood glucose levels is a vital part of maintaining a patient's health. However, measuring glucose level may be a difficult and annoying task for some patients, as it requires continuous blood analysis using traditional tools such as portable blood glucose meters.
Here comes the role of smart contact lenses to diagnose glucose levels in diabetic patients. Smart contact lenses are considered one of the most important modern technological developments to help diabetic patients constantly monitor their sugar level in a painless and comfortable way, by measuring the level of glucose in tears. Smart contact lenses may look similar to traditional contact lenses, but they contain small sensors that react to tears in the eye.
These lenses work by containing tiny sensors that measure the percentage of glucose in tears, as the percentage of glucose in the blood is directly related to its percentage in the tears. The lens continuously sends glucose level measurements to the mobile device using Bluetooth technology via a special application, allowing the doctor and patient to monitor and control the levels 24 hours a day.
Thanks to smart contact lenses, patients can read their blood glucose levels easily and at any time. Instead of needing frequent blood tests, the patient can monitor their glucose level simply by checking the readings displayed by the smart contact lenses on the reader. This means that patients may have greater freedom and comfort in managing their disease.
Another advantage of smart contact lenses is that they provide continuous and accurate data on glucose levels. Doctors and patients can use this data to identify trends and patterns in glucose levels and improve diabetes management. Doctors can analyze this data and adjust treatment and recommendations based on ongoing readings, helping achieve better glucose control and reduce disease complications.
In addition, smart contact lenses act as an early alert system for high or low glucose levels. When an abnormal glucose reading is detected, contact lenses can send an alert to the patient via a special reading device. This helps patients take quick action to adjust their glucose level before it leads to bigger health problems.