UM-Bot Posted July 28, 2019 #1 Share Posted July 28, 2019 Researchers have developed a contact lens that can zoom in and out in response to certain eye movements. https://www.unexplained-mysteries.com/news/329353/scientists-invent-zoomable-contact-lenses 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seti42 Posted July 28, 2019 #2 Share Posted July 28, 2019 (edited) I'd really like to know how this could work without something physically moving in and out (like a zoom lens) on your eye. I mean, if it functions like an actual zoom lens, how could it work when placed on an eye like a contact lens? I could see a zoom lens implant, or zooming eye glasses, but not something that is worn like a contact lens...Unless its travel is less than 1mm... Edited July 28, 2019 by Seti42 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Red Devil Posted July 28, 2019 #3 Share Posted July 28, 2019 3 hours ago, Seti42 said: I'd really like to know how this could work without something physically moving in and out (like a zoom lens) on your eye. I mean, if it functions like an actual zoom lens, how could it work when placed on an eye like a contact lens? I could see a zoom lens implant, or zooming eye glasses, but not something that is worn like a contact lens...Unless its travel is less than 1mm... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docyabut2 Posted July 29, 2019 #4 Share Posted July 29, 2019 gosh wish I could get that in growing old, my eyes muscles now all see double visions:) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllPossible Posted July 29, 2019 #5 Share Posted July 29, 2019 1 hour ago, docyabut2 said: gosh wish I could get that in growing old, my eyes muscles now all see double visions:) So you got Twice as many friends. That's why I drink, I always have a party around me. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unfortunately Posted July 29, 2019 #6 Share Posted July 29, 2019 Imagine having technical difficulties with something like this? "ARGH! I can't zoom out!?!? WHY?!" "HELP, I'm stuck between zooms! EVERYTHING'S BLURRY!! " Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unfortunately Posted July 29, 2019 #7 Share Posted July 29, 2019 11 hours ago, Seti42 said: I'd really like to know how this could work without something physically moving in and out (like a zoom lens) on your eye. I mean, if it functions like an actual zoom lens, how could it work when placed on an eye like a contact lens? I could see a zoom lens implant, or zooming eye glasses, but not something that is worn like a contact lens...Unless its travel is less than 1mm... I assume it's more along the lines of adjusting the bend/thickness of the contact lenses in order to replicate some slight zooming capabilities. I'm not sure how it's been implemented but I'm somewhat doubtful of the effectiveness of the 'zoom'. Will have to find out more about these in future and see what kind of progress is made. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susanc241 Posted July 29, 2019 #8 Share Posted July 29, 2019 My interpretation is that it would enable you to go from near sight to long distance, rather than acting like binoculars. But what do I know! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Smoke aLot Posted July 29, 2019 #9 Share Posted July 29, 2019 Voyeurism dearest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seti42 Posted July 30, 2019 #10 Share Posted July 30, 2019 https://www.iflscience.com/technology/this-robotic-lens-enables-users-to-zoom-in-on-objects-just-by-blinking/ This article explains (somewhat) how the lens works. Pretty cool, actually. Although not capable of telephoto level zooming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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