A portable device automates contact lens cleaning and allows for one-handed insertion of lenses
Future of Medtech
Storytelling | Concept Generation | Problem Analysis | Prototyping
Duration_14Weeks
Time_January 2023
Software_Procreate,Solidworks,Keyshot
MYOPIA
Also known as nearsightedness, is a refractive error that results in blurred distance vision.
In countries of East and Southeast Asia, the prevalence of myopia has now reached 80%-90% among children with 12 years of school.
140 Million Contact Lenses Wearer
Between 40%-90% of contact lens wearers do not properly follow the instructions for proper care. Resulting in constant eye illness likeeye issues such as infections like keratitis, conjunctivitis, corneal ulcers, and dry eye syndrome
*Statistic reference from CDC (Center of disease control and prevention)
Proper wearing/remove procedure
Hand icon indicates how many hands are needed for that step
Why Don't People Use Tools?
Many users find contact lens application to be a complicated and time-consuming task. To save time, they often skip several crucial steps and handle the lenses with unsanitized hands
It Is Inconvenient for People On the Go
The requirement for two hands, cleanliness, and extra equipment limited contact lens application to certain environments, despite its many steps.
User Painpoint
the THIRD hand
Too many small pieces needed to be carried around while inserting contact lenses.
nasty hands
Hands are one of the most unsanitized human body parts, yet were used to put in lenses
time consuming
The proper procedure for wearing a contact requires too many steps.
out of date
One should always keep track of how long a pair of lenses is opened, but it's usually forgotten
dry lenses
While wearing the lenses for a long period of time, the moisture from the lenses evaporates.
wrong eye
People with two different prescriptions have worn contacts on the wrong sides.
DESIGN OPPORTUNITY
How might we design to help maintain eye health for contact lens users who are always on the go?
DESIGN CRITERIA
FAST
Minimize the steps of insertion and removal of contact lenses
PORTABLE
Small and easy to carry around in bags
HYGIENIC
Reduce the direct contact of hand and eye
AUTOMATE
Decrease human error by using more technology
CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT
Ergonomic Fit Tests & Rapid Prototyping
Simpler & More Sanitized
A third option between glasses and regular contact container for people on the go
To reimagine the experience of maintaining eye health.
Body
The portable part with the lenses, some solution, and ultrasound cleaning
Base
Helps to change new solutions and charge ultrasound.
Ergonomic Surface
Ergonomic concave on the slider that allows sliding without having to look for the target and Intentional flat surface cut used to prevent rolling on tables
Iris Recognition
Helps to determine which lenses should come out, left or right
Rotating Iris Diaphragm
Opens up for hands to stick out and process the insertion of contact lenses
Liquid Storage
Removable parts for cleaning
Solenoid Valve
Helps to automate the solution changing system
