Visualization of lipid and protein deposition on contact lenses in a sophisticated in vitro eye-blink model

Contact lens discomfort is one of the primary reasons that cause people to stop wearing them. The discomfort may be due to the buildup of tear film components on the lenses during lens wear. The purpose of this project is to understand where most of the tear film components are depositing on the lens, such as the back or front of the lens. These findings will help researchers and companies develop better and more comfortable contact lens materials in the future.

Faculty Supervisor:

Lyndon Jones

Student:

Alan Yee

Partner:

OcuBlink

Discipline:

Medicine

Sector:

Life sciences

University:

Program:

Accelerate

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