Today digital devices are everywhere, and even though they are helpful, overexposure to these devices can be hazardous to your health, and your eyes. According to the Nielsen ratings, the average American owns an average of four digital devices, spends 27 hours a month on personal computers, and spends 34 hours a month looking at […]
Sunglasses for the Colorblind
Dr. Don McPherson, a materials scientist, has specialized in creating eyewear for doctors to use as protection during laser surgery. These “surgeon glasses” feature rare earth iron embedded into the glasses which help absorb a significant amount of light. Wearing these glasses makes all the colors in the user’s environment appear to look more saturated, […]
Sunglasses for El Salvador
In Newton, Iowa a High School senior is striving to make a difference in the life’s of others, and a difference in the world. In celebration of Women’s History Month we wanted to share Shelby Cochran’s contribution, as she has recently organized a drive to collect sunglasses for her local church’s upcoming mission trip. This […]
Telescopic Contact Lenses Give Hope For Better Vision
For the millions of people suffering with impaired vision due to eye disorders such as age-related macular degeneration and other diseases that cause low-vision, good news is on the way. A DARPA-funded project, led by scientists at the Ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne in Switzerland, have developed a high-tech contact lens that will allow users […]
User-Controlled Eyewear Technology: Electrochromic Lenses
New eyewear technology has been designed that will dramatically improve the way you wear sunglasses. Implemented by the John Reynolds Research Group from the Georgia Institute of Technology, this new user-controlled eyewear technology was created from blends of electrochromic polymer (ECP), and features high-contrast, fast-changing lenses which will allow the user to go from transparent […]
3D Printed Glasses : The Eyes of the Future
Do you have issues holding onto your glasses? Nothing is more frustrating than finally finding that perfect pair of glasses, only to lose them or break them shortly after purchase. Or maybe you can’t seem to find that perfect pair that actually fits your face? Well thanks to 3D printing finding that perfect pair of […]
New Eyewear Technology : 2014 Recap
Are you interested in wearable technology? So far 2015 seems like it’s going to be a sensational year for eyewear consumers, as there were some major announcements unveiled last year regarding the future of wearable eyewear technology. To see where the future of eyewear is going, make sure you read on to see some of last […]
A Reason To Ditch Those Cheap Sunglasses
If you’re shopping for a new pair of sunglasses this holiday season make sure you are buying a quality pair, for your eye’s sake; since Ultraviolet (UV) light damages the cornea and the retina, a good pair of sunglasses is a necessity. The impostor sunglasses you see when you go into a flea market, or […]
Doggles = Dogs in Sunglasses
Last month we had an article explaining the importance of wearing sunglasses during the winter, but did you know that your four legged friend can wear a pair as well? That’s right, there are sunglasses for dogs and they are called Doggles. A hit with dog owners world-wide, Doggles are designed to comfortably fit a dog, while […]
Sunglasses In Winter? Do I Really Need Them?
Sunglasses and flip-flops are generally considered a summer accessory, but even though it’s winter there’s no need to pack those sunglasses away along with your other summer items! Make sure to keep them handy because those harmful UV rays can still easily damage your eyes, and yes even with snow on the ground! In fact, […]