Originally published on November 28, 2013<br /><br />A new pair of smart glasses that allow healthcare workers to see through a patient's skin was unveiled by Espon and Evena Medical on November 20, which could potentially make it easier for carers to insert intravenous needles.<br /><br />The Eyes-On Glasses are based on Espon's Moverio technology, which can display graphics for the wearer to see. The glasses add a forward-facing camera for 3D imaging and illumination to brighten the scene. <br /><br />The glasses work by using multispectral lighting to highlight deoxygenated hemoglobin in a patient's veins. Two digital cameras capture images or video. <br /><br />Data can be stored on the glasses or transmitted wirelessly using Bluetooth, Wi-Fi or a 3G wireless connection, allowing images to be shared remotely and allowing the glasses to connect to electronic medical records systems for automated documentation. <br /><br />Studies have shown that up to 40 percent of the time, inserting an IV requires multiple attempts to locate and access a vein. The manufacturer hopes the glasses will be commercially available to medical clients as of the first quarter of next year.<br /><br />--------------------------------------------------------<br /><br />TomoNews is your daily source for top animated news. We've combined animation and video footage with a snarky personality to bring you the biggest and best stories from around the world.<br /><br />For news that's fun and never boring, visit our channel:<br />https://www.youtube.com/user/TomoNewsUS<br /><br />Subscribe to stay updated on all the top stories:<br />http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=TomoNewsUS<br /><br />Stay connected with us here:<br />Facebook http://www.facebook.com/TomoNewsUS<br />Twitter @tomonewsus http://www.twitter.com/TomoNewsUS<br />Google+ http://gplus.to/TomoNewsUS
