Google is teaming up with Swiss pharmaceutical company Novartis – specifically its Alcon eye care division – to bring its smart contact lens to market. Originally unveiled in January, the futuristic lens analyzes the user’s tears to consistently monitor blood glucose levels. Google[x], the team known for its work on ‘moonshot’ projects within Google, will now collaborate with Alcon to develop the lens further. The final product_will require “non-invasive sensors, microchips and other miniaturized electronics” to work accurately and seamlessly at all times. Although diabetic patients are the target market, Google and Alcon said the “smart lens” technology could also...

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