AI-powered contact lenses are moving from sci-fi to reality, but remain in advanced prototype and clinical testing stages..Smart lenses are being designed to monitor glucose levels, track intraocular pressure, and detect eye inflammation in real time..The Sensimed Triggerfish® lens continuously tracks 24-hour eye pressure changes for improved glaucoma monitoring..XPANCEO is developing AI-enabled XR lenses with micro-LED displays that show text and digital data directly to the eye..Mojo Vision built a functional smart lens prototype capable of projecting images directly onto the retina..AI enhances precision fitting by analyzing thousands of corneal maps for better comfort and higher success rates..Key challenges include powering micro-computers, extreme miniaturization, and ensuring long-term eye safety..Data privacy risks and strict FDA approvals create major regulatory and ethical barriers..Verdict: The technology works in labs and trials, but mainstream consumer AR lenses are still years away..Read More Stories.Join our WhatsApp Channel to get the latest news, exclusives and videos on WhatsApp