Biophotonics sounds like a big word, but it’s not. It is merely a term used for the technologies that work through the interaction of light with biological tissue. We all know that vitamin D is produced when the sun hits your skin, and of course, the sun causes sunburn.
The observed natural interactions of light with biological tissue form the basis of biophotonics. Only this time, we manufacture light-emitting and light-detecting optical and photonic devices to achieve the desired effect or signal from this interaction.
That is why we can diagnose diseases when this light interaction with biological tissue shows a certain detectable behavior of the reflected, scattered, absorbed, or dispersed light. And of course, we can treat ailments when this interaction corrects a biological alteration.
To bring this home, here are the three main areas where biophotonics is making strides.
Beauty and aesthetics
Previously dominated by cosmetics and invasive surgeries, the beauty and aesthetics industry has been transformed forever. Procedures like skin rejuvenation, hair removal, acne management, toning, and many more can now be performed at home using personal LED or laser devices.
Ablative and non-ablative procedures for removing scars, dark spots, stretch marks, wrinkles, unwanted tattoos, and more are easily performed at the clinic, with amazing results and little to no downtime. There’s never been a time like this, and projections show that more benefits are on the way.
Monitoring of chronic diseases at home
With many people currently living with chronic diseases like cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and stress disorders, wearable biosensors have provided great solutions for managing these conditions. Different types of photonic biosensors can detect changes in hemodynamics (i.e., the flow of blood through your veins and arteries), oxygen levels, glucose concentration, etc.
This has made possible the real-time monitoring of chronic conditions like heart disease, blood pressure, diabetes, and stress by simply wearing a wristwatch or wristband. The advantage is that most wearables are designed for multiple parameters, and you can monitor heart rate, oxygen levels, sleep patterns, and even menstrual cycles. If you are living with one of these conditions, you may need to get yourself one to manage your condition and avoid those life-threatening emergencies.
Medical Treatments and Procedures
At the clinic, photonic biosensors and laser devices are also replacing invasive procedures that have been standard practice for many years. Today, instead of pricking a child for a jaundice test, we can use a transcutaneous biosensor on the skin.
There are many therapies, like phototherapy for jaundice, photobiomodulation of chronic, diabetic, or infected wounds to enhance healing, low-level laser therapy for joint and muscle pains, and lasers for dental, vision correction, dermatology, and many other surgical procedures that are safer, non-invasive, user-friendly, effective, and affordable.
In conclusion, let’s just say that healthcare is changing, and it’s changing for the better. Thanks to the collaborative efforts of scientists and businesses across the globe for these innovations. And more especially, thanks to you, the users, for your great reviews and comments on the items you have used. The innovations are getting better by the day.
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