This was a very fun assignment for me - reporting on our competition winner from "Win a Pair of emPower! or Free Trip to Vision Expo East 2012". Brenda is shown receiving her prize - emPower! electronic focusing eyeglasses provided by Pixel Optics. We thought it would be interesting for our readers to hear about the process: 1. Brenda … [Read more...]
2 years of rumors later, Google finally confirms they are working on Project Glass. Here is the demonstration video, of the future of eyewear … [Read more...]
We had done previous posts on eyewear vending machines, the new reality is the 'typical' eyewear vending machine is online. The technology is being used today and the question is how can the independent eyecare provider make use of this? Bulk Vision is a technology that allows viewing of virtually any desired glasses, ideal for individual … [Read more...]
Like it or not, your Facebook profile is about to change. The Facebook Timeline will be introduced to your personal profile over the next few weeks. It has been optional for the last 3 months. Like every major change at the social media giant, the new timeline layout has a lot of people spooked. Change is always a little difficult because it's … [Read more...]
I saw this image in WMagazine last month featuring the work of Marlo Pascual who blows up vintage photographs, folds, cuts and sometimes pierces them with unexpected sculptural elements. In this portrait the eyes are obscured by sconces holding, flickering candles. To us it is eyeArt and our opti-fun of the day, sponsored by Corning and … [Read more...]
Thank you to Sfirex 3D , a new dimension in 3D technology for sponsoring today's Opti-fun - One Big Happy by Rick Detorie. … [Read more...]
Great infographic on doctors tech trends, who is using what, where and and why. This Easy to read infographic is from Spina Bifida . Interesting information how doctors of all types are embracing the digital age and social media. ++ Click to Enlarge Image ++ Image Source: SpinaBifidaInfo.com … [Read more...]
We’re all familiar with the 3D glasses by now. But now the 3D technology is also going to be uses to teach medical students about the anatomy of the human body. At the New York University School of Medicine, students now can navigate through a virtual body using a computer and 3D glasses. They can dissect the virtual body, which is projected on a … [Read more...]
They are not alone if they do! I just watched a movie in 3D at an expensive luxury theater, $20 per seat! First of all the 3D glasses were just thrown in a tray from the previous showing, not cleaned, just there for our "convenience". Yuk, I wanted to leave at that point. But my husband dutifully cleaned mine and his, then I struggled to wear them … [Read more...]
First there are the perfume glasses, now the latest tech eyewear by Keio University in Tokyo, Japan. Sound Smell Eyewear helps to create a unique identity for others and helps in the recollection of memories through sound and smell stimulations from a pair of glasses. This encourages peoples' face-to-face bonding interactions, expresses a message … [Read more...]
Studies have shown that the lack of light is very depressing. Seqinetic Eyeglasses featuring 6 LED lights and a reflector that 'bounces soft white 'daylight' around your eyes' feels this handy gadget-eyewear should improve your mood. I would assume the Danish Inventors should know, as how much light is in Denmark? Seqinetic means 'daylight' in … [Read more...]
Watch how future technology will help people make better use of their time, focus their attention, and strengthen relationships while getting things done at work, home, and on the go. … [Read more...]
Lately, there has been a lot of enthusiasm in the ophthalmic industry about coatings and topical applications that prevent lenses from fogging up. We asked one our favorite coating experts, Michael Bellomo of Opticote to write a guest post for us on the subject of fog free lenses and why does fog free matter? Eye Want to Know....Here it is, we … [Read more...]
Attention Eyecare Professionals: Would you like to win a highly coveted pair of emPower!®™ electronic focusing eyewear * or two free hotel nights at Vision Expo East 2012? You can, check out the Vision Expo East Highlights below and “TELL US REASONS WHY YOU NEED TO GO TO Vision Expo East 2012”. The best comment* received before December … [Read more...]
A while ago we did a post on the appitude culture- and with the latest app on the market Glasses Off ,we thought we would give you an update on eyecare, eyewear and eye health apps. Some are free, some you pay for. Try On Eyewear -Virtual Trunk Show MobiShades Allows Users To Try On Eyewear iWear - Try glasses online with app Total … [Read more...]
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