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Advances in Smart Contact Lenses for Tear Glucose Monitoring: A Review

Shuya An, Dongdong Zeng
Frontiers in Science and Engineering, (2026), Vol.6, No.3, pp.86-95
Published: March 24, 2026
DOI: 10.54691/h3rp8p51
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Abstract

Diabetes mellitus, a chronic metabolic disorder affecting a growing global population, demands accurate real-time glucose monitoring for effective management. Traditional finger-prick blood glucose testing is invasive, painful, and incapable of long-term continuous monitoring, driving the development of non-invasive alternatives. Tear glucose monitoring via smart contact lenses has emerged as a promising approach due to its non-invasiveness, real-time responsiveness, and improved patient compliance. This review systematically summarizes recent progress in smart contact lens technology for tear glucose sensing.

Keywords: Diabetes Mellitus, Smart Contact Lenses, Tear Glucose Monitoring, Electrochemical Sensors.
APA Citation: Shuya An, Dongdong Zeng (2026). Advances in Smart Contact Lenses for Tear Glucose Monitoring: A Review. Frontiers in Science and Engineering, 6(3), 86-95. https://doi.org/10.54691/h3rp8p51

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