Infrared contact lenses allow people to see in the dark, even with their eyes closed – IOTW Report

Infrared contact lenses allow people to see in the dark, even with their eyes closed

Neuroscientists and materials scientists have created contact lenses that enable infrared vision in both humans and mice by converting infrared light into visible light. 

12 Comments on Infrared contact lenses allow people to see in the dark, even with their eyes closed

  1. If it’s anything like my IR cameras I use for trapping, you’ll still need an IR emitter to see anything in the dark.

    I’ve considered getting an IR floodlight for the home security cameras, but it made more sense to use visible lights that may scare them off when they came on.

    I’d like to see the practical uses for these, since you don’t need them during the day and you’d need an IR flashlight at night.

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  2. I predict these contacts will be sold in vending machines in singles bar men’s rooms, right next to the condoms.

    “Hey Guys! Want to know if she’s really hot?

    Although with what you’re likely to find in singles bars these days, they also ought to sell Joo Janta 200 Super-Chromatic Peril Sensitive Sunglasses. You wouldn’t want it to be the end of your universe!

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