Glaucoma is the leading cause of blindness, and there is no cure for it. But with early detection the progress of the disease can be stopped in its tracks. Scientists at University of California-Davis believe that a new material they developed called polydimethylsiloxane could help sense pressure and fluid flow in the eye. A special method developed also by the UC-Davis scientists is used to place powdered silver on the lenses in precise patterns so that they may act as conductive wiring. This wiring relays signals to a wireless transmitter worn by the patient, that then sends updates to a computer. This allows doctors to receive up to the minute information. This allows doctors to learn more about glaucoma and begin treatment sooner, possibly stopping the disease or even finding a cure.
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