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Revolutionary Contact Lenses Enable Infrared Vision, Even Closed

5/25/2025

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Researchers at the University of Science and Technology of China have unveiled groundbreaking contact lenses that allow wearers to perceive infrared light, even with their eyes shut. By transforming near-infrared light into visible light through innovative nanoparticles, these lenses hold promise for advancements in security and medicine, despite challenges with resolution and sensitivity.

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Researchers at the University of Science and Technology of China have unveiled groundbreaking contact lenses that allow wearers to perceive infrared light, even with their eyes shut. By transforming near-infrared light into visible light through innovative nanoparticles, these lenses hold promise for advancements in security and medicine, despite challenges with resolution and sensitivity.