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SCI & TECHLOWAug 4 · Aug 4, 2026, 6:30 PM

Self-Healing Contact Lenses Repair Scratches with Just 1 Hour of UV Light Exposure

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A major, early-stage advancement in vision technology comes to us now from South Korea, where researchers created a contact lens that repairs scratches automatically when exposed to sunlight. A scratched lens can mean an expensive replacement, but the UV light-activated hydrogel can repair these small imperfections in under an hour. The technology also offers greater […] The post Self-Healing Contact Lenses Repair Scratches with Just 1 Hour of UV Light Exposure appeared first on Good News Network.

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