Gofrixty [23 August 2025] – Researchers have designed special contact lenses that could allow humans to see in the dark. These lenses function by transforming invisible infrared light into visible signals our eyes can discern. The concept would feel at home in a superhero movie, but it’s a real research being developed in the realm of modern science.
The researchers who developed the lenses covered them in very thin nanomaterials. These materials react to infrared light, typically not visible to the human eye. When the coating is irradiated by infrared light, it is turned into a signal that the eye can perceive. That would mean that people wearing such lenses would be able to see in pure darkness without needing night-vision goggles or other bulky equipment.
To date scientists have developed and tested this technology only in laboratories, with the first successful experiments performed recently on animals like mice. And the mice were able to discern shapes and movements, even in the dark, thanks to the specialized lenses, the results showed. This demonstrates that the concept is feasible and has the potential to be extended for use in humans.
