The team engineered soft contact lenses embedded with specialized nanoparticles that convert near-infrared (NIR) wavelengths (800–1600 nm) into visible light.

Scientists Invented Contact Lenses That Let You See in Color With Your Eyes Closed Move over, night-vision goggles. By Elizabeth Rayne Published: May 28, 2025 8:30 AM EDT ...

Unlike typical infrared night-vision goggles, these contact lenses do not require a power source — and they enable the wearer to perceive different infrared wavelengths that show up in various ...

The contact lens technology uses nanoparticles that absorb infrared light and convert it into wavelengths that are visible to mammalian eyes (e.g., electromagnetic radiation in the 400–700 nm ...

Scientists Invent ‘Super-Vision’ Contact Lenses That Allow People to See With Their Eyes Closed Researchers say the infrared lenses may also help people with color blindness By ...

Bascom Palmer’s Amescua considers color contacts preferable to eye tattooing. However, he said these color contacts must be fitted to the shape of your eye by a qualified health professional.