Tech-savvy contact lenses may be just as effective as Prozac at treating depression: eye-opening study
A new study suggests that tech-savvy contact lenses may be as effective as Prozac in treating depression. The lenses use built-in electrodes to deliver mild electrical signals to specific brain regions associated with mood. Researchers plan to further develop this drug-free treatment for potential human applications.
- ▪The contact lenses showed improvements in mood and behavior comparable to Prozac in mice.
- ▪The treatment reduced inflammatory molecules in the brain and increased serotonin levels significantly.
- ▪Researchers aim to make the lenses fully wireless and test them for long-term safety before clinical trials.
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Health Tech-savvy contact lenses may be just as effective as Prozac at treating depression: eye-opening study By Rachel Sacks Published May 17, 2026, 2:13 p.m. ET An insightful new technology has been developed for treating depression. While millions of adults in the US use antidepressants like Prozac, the side effects — like weight gain or sexual dysfunction — can make the medications an uncomfortable option. However, a new, drug-free treatment delivered eye-opening results that were as effective as one of the most commonly prescribed pills. While antidepressants like Prozac are a first-line treatment for depression, they can come with a slew of side effects.
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