DEyeA: Artificial Muscles for the Restoration of Eye Blinking Following Facial Paralysis (Adv. Mater. Technol. 12/2025)

Abstract

Dielectric Elastomer Actuators

Restoring facial movements following paralysis such as blinking is crucial to improve the patient's quality of life and avoid loss of vision or infections. Current procedures for patients are not always adequate, and there is a real need for more appropriate solutions. In article number 2401616, Stefania Konstantinidi and co-workers illustrate a novel functional implant that enables to replicate eye-blinking abilities for paralyzed patients.