Introduced at the CES Show in Las Vegas, the iOptik contact lens from Innovega Inc., a developer of wearable displays that are free from usual bulky optics, announced that it has demonstrated mega-pixel eyewear in a compact and stylish form-factor. Innovega’s new and natural interface comprises familiar, light-weight eyewear working with … [Read more...]
Video Shows How To Mount LED Into Contact Lens
December 27, 2011 by Leave a Comment
'Every so often, internet news aggregator sites run a story about a research group that put an LED into a contact lens, then inserted it into a rabbit's eye. I figured that I would try the same thing, but put the lens into my own eye. I accomplished this by laminating a coil of wire and an 0402 surface-mount LED between two ordinary soft contact … [Read more...]
Contact Lens Stats
October 23, 2011 by 1 Comment
Thanks to The Vision Council for supplying so much statistical information. We are sharing some of the good news with you as the data shows the Contact Lens market rebounding, especially for the independent optical retailer. These are some highlights from the recent Statistics Committee Contact Lens Presentation by Steve Kodey for the twelve months … [Read more...]
Augmented Reality Contact Lens Video
August 10, 2011 by Leave a Comment
This was a design video to show what the future holds in store for us with Augmented Reality Contact lens. This is in our lifetime. From the authors: The final concept video for our project design class (NMD 206), May 5, 2011 demonstrating the possible use of Augmented Reality Contact lenses, which are in development. Such technology would … [Read more...]
$15,000 Contact Lenses With 18 Diamonds
July 19, 2011 by Leave a Comment
We have blogged on Diamond Contact Lens, Designer Contact Lenses, Swarovski Contact Lenses, but Dr. Chandrashekhar Chawan and Sanjay Shah in India have created contact lenses with 18 diamonds on a gold plate. The gold plates used in the lenses will be set 6-9 mm away from the cornea and hold water to give the eyes a soothing effect. Of course … [Read more...]
Contact Lenses Of The Future
July 7, 2011 by Leave a Comment
We have all probably heard about Bionic Contact Lens, Smart Contact Lenses and Augmented Reality Contact lenses, but there are much more developments going on in the contact-lens-osphere. Color Changing Contact Lenses- To Help Diabetics Monitor Glucose Levels- Out of the University of Western Ontario, they are working on contact lens that … [Read more...]
Theatrical Contact Lens Sold Illegally in Atlanta
June 2, 2011 by Leave a Comment
This is our annual reminder to post on your website or blog the dangers of buying theatrical contact lens from non-authorized sources. Colored Contact Lens definitely are great opportunities for eyecare professionals although. WSB-TV 2 Action News in Atlanta recently uncovered several instances of theatrical contact lenses and other color … [Read more...]
Edible Contact Lens- Coming Up Hopefully Soon
April 26, 2011 by 1 Comment
Who would have thought, an edible contact lens, what a tasty alternative to throwing contact lenses in the trash. Aug. 20, 2008 -- Boiling a sleeping insect alive can make for a new generation of "green" optical devices, according to scientists at Tufts University. The new silk-based contact lenses are a nontoxic alternative to glass and … [Read more...]
Smart Contact Lenses- The Race Is On
February 3, 2011 by Leave a Comment
We have been hearing and posting about Smart Contact Lenses for the last couple of years. We just posted Beta Testers Needed for Electronic Contact Lens, in May of 2010, we posted about Triggerfish , we posted on Contact Lenses That change colors to alert Diabetics, and the new Contacts Lens That Change With Emotions and Bionic Contact … [Read more...]
EyeCam- Electronic Contact Lens- Beta Testers Needed
January 31, 2011 by Leave a Comment
I just put my name in for the eyecam (http://eyecam.us) or otherwise known as the Electronic Contact Lens for beta testing. This is the contact lens that allows the wearer to: Zooming in on distant objects Video recording Get useful facts to pop up in your field of view Create virtual cross-hairs Holographic driving control … [Read more...]
Contact Lenses – New Standard Approved for Toric Intraocular Lenses
November 9, 2010 by Leave a Comment
Alexandria, VA (November 3, 2010) – The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Z80 Accredited Standards Committee for Ophthalmic Optics is pleased to announce a new standard for toric intraocular lenses (IOL) – ANSI Z80.30. The standard applies to any monofocal IOL whose primary indication is the reduction of astigmatism either in the … [Read more...]
Eye Jewelry Project By Eric Klarenbeek
August 17, 2010 by Leave a Comment
Shirley had done an earlier post on this eye jewelry bit and then I found the video- I really don't get it- do you? Why would a person want to look like they are crying all the time and think about having a conversation with an Italian, hands are waving, eye jewelry bobbling all over the place, would you really be thinking about what they are … [Read more...]
Paragon CRT Patient Video
August 15, 2010 by Leave a Comment
This video is from Paragon who makes the CRT lens. CRT stands for corneal refractive therapy which is also known as orthokeratology. It is a nonsurgical procedure using special lenses worn only at night to correct a person's vision without having surgery. … [Read more...]
Eco Friendly Contact Lenses-Sets Eyecare Offices Apart From Competition
August 8, 2010 by Leave a Comment
The consumer continues to look for Eco Friendly options, and Marietta Vision has responded with the BioLens a 'more natural alternative' to other contact lens materials. The Bio Lens is made with a bio-compatible contact lens material with even the packaging made with recycled paper. The biggest advantage to the eyecare practitioner: Not sold … [Read more...]
The Evolution Of Contact Lenses
August 1, 2010 by 2 Comments
When you think about it, it’s really quite amazing how far the contact lens has come. Before contact lenses were invented, those who couldn’t see well had one option and one option only: glasses. Then, the contact lens was invented. At first, the contact lens was a cumbersome piece of eyewear. It was fragile and not a great fit for those … [Read more...]
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