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Two pairs of specs in one: Touch of finger changes prescription

If you're over 45 and wear glasses, you've probably got more than one pair. Or you're using bifocals or progressive lenses. As most people get older, their eyes have more trouble focusing on objects that are close, which ...

Technology / Hi Tech & Innovation

created Oct 10, 2011 | popularity 4.8 / 5 (5) | comments 3

Researchers gain focus on a bug with bifocals (w/ Video)

(PhysOrg.com) -- University of Cincinnati researchers are reporting on the discovery of a bug with bifocals - such an amazing finding that it initially had the researchers questioning whether they could believe ...

Biology / Plants & Animals

created Aug 23, 2010 | popularity 5 / 5 (4) | comments 2 | with audio podcast

Electronic spectacles coming to market soon

(PhysOrg.com) -- US company PixelOptics has invented electronic spectacles that can automatically change focus as you lower your head to read a book, and could spell the end of the bifocal.

Technology / Hi Tech & Innovation

created Jun 23, 2010 | popularity 4.6 / 5 (19) | comments 5 | with audio podcast report

Bifocals may slow progression of nearsightedness in children

Bifocal glasses may be effective in slowing the progression of myopia (nearsightedness) in children with high rates of progression, according to a report in the January issue of Archives of Ophthalmology.

Medicine & Health / Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

created Jan 11, 2010 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0