Did you know that color blindness is pretty common? While it affects only a small percentage of women, it affects about one in twelve men. A genetic mutation causes most cases of color blindness. Acquired color vision loss can be caused by eye diseases like macular degeneration, cataracts, glaucoma, and diseases that affect the optic nerve. Genetic color blindness can’t be … [Read more...]
Electronic Contact Lenses and What They Can Do
Science Fiction has come of age. Tiny electronic circuits are being embedded into contact lenses that will enable them to achieve a level of sophistication that is hard to imagine. Babak Parviz is an assistant professor of electrical engineering at the University of Washington. His specialty is bio-nanotechnology. He uses techniques to integrate functional electronic devices … [Read more...]