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'Virtual reality' lenses move closer into view

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A further advancement in the computerised contact lens sector could soon make it possible to view 'virtual reality', a US technology firm has reported.

Wearable displays company Innovega has made headlines with its iOptik product, a combination of lightweight eyewear and advanced contact lenses said to produce a mega-pixel display.

'Conventional mobile device screens are too small to read and certainly too small to enjoy. Over the past months we have demonstrated contact lens-enabled eyewear for mobile devices including smartphones, portable game devices and media players that deliver panoramic, high-resolution experiences for entertainment and planned Augmented Reality applications,' said Steve Willey, Innovega CEO.

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