Title :
A Liquid-Crystal Contact-Lens Device for Measurement of Corneal Temperature
Author :
Kinn, James B. ; Tell, Richard A.
Author_Institution :
National Environmental Research Center, Research Triangle Park, N.C. 27711.
Abstract :
Development of a thermally sensitive contact lens consisting of a laminated liquid-crystal layer is described. This device, useful in a variety of applications, presents a novel approach to the noninvasive in vivo measurement of comeal surface temperatures.
Keywords :
Coatings; Crystallization; Lenses; Liquid crystal devices; Liquid crystals; Optical surface waves; Temperature distribution; Temperature measurement; Temperature sensors; Thermal lensing; Body Temperature; Color; Contact Lenses; Cornea;
Journal_Title :
Biomedical Engineering, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TBME.1973.324238
