Purdue University-Main Campus · EngineeringLee Lab
Chi Hwan Lee · West Lafayette, Indiana
Research Focus
Dr. Chi Hwan Lee's research lab at Purdue University is focused on developing innovative smart soft contact lenses designed to monitor intraocular pressure continuously, particularly for glaucoma patients. These contact lenses aim to be comfortable and safe for long-term wear, allowing more accurate tracking of eye pressure to prevent vision loss. The lab combines biomedical engineering principles with advanced material science to create a new generation of ocular devices that could also benefit patients with other eye diseases.
glaucomaintraocular pressuresmart contact lensesbiocompatibilityocular devicescontinuous monitoringvision lossbiomedical engineeringchronic ocular diseasesmaterial science
Research Aims
5AIM 01Develop smart soft contact lenses for continuous monitoring of intraocular pressure in glaucoma.
AIM 02Optimize the comfort and safety features of contact lenses for long-term use.
AIM 03Conduct rigorous in vitro, ex vivo, and in vivo testing of lens prototypes.
AIM 04Evaluate the effectiveness of the smart lenses compared to existing ocular tonometers.
AIM 05Explore applications of smart contact lenses beyond glaucoma management.
Skills the Lab Values
materials characterizationoptical sensingin vitro testingin vivo testingprototype developmentclinical trialsmechanical load testingcell culturedata analysis3D modeling
Output against the department
Publications155bottom 38% of dept.171st of 278
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Citations9.7ktop 37% of dept.103rd of 278
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