A practical gel that simply 'clicks' for biomedical applications

Friday, May 1, 2015 - 10:50 in Health & Medicine

If you opt to wear soft contact lenses, chances are you are using hydrogels on a daily basis. Made up of polymer chains that are able to absorb water, hydrogels used in contacts are flexible and allow oxygen to pass through the lenses, keeping eyes healthy.

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