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Virginia Company Creates Dynamic Eyeglasses

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the next-step-bionic-eyeballs dept.

tetrahedrassface writes "NewScientistTech is reporting that newly developed 'smart glasses' can change focus instantly from long distance to reading mode. The dynamic glasses change focus using a 5-micron-thick layer of nematic liquid crystal, sandwiched between two pieces of glass, and will be commercially available in 2 years by PixalOptics."

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  1. This will make... by Quaoar · · Score: 5, Funny

    ...driving while reading slightly less dangerous...

    Slightly...

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  2. What we really want to know by sharkey · · Score: 2, Funny

    Do they come with a handle on the bridge to push them up with, or do you still have to find an aftermarket dealer?








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  3. Re:At the flick of a switch? by Krach42 · · Score: 2, Funny

    Why not wait a bit on this technology until they can take a picture of your eyes to see how far away the focal distance is and get a perfect focus?

    For the ultimate in lazy, the Ultrafoci Glasses(tm) are perfect for you!

    Tired of focusing your eyes? We'll do it for you!

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  4. Holy cow! by The+Ultimate+Fartkno · · Score: 4, Funny

    One of the guys in charge of this project used to be my optometrist! I know that that doesn't add the slightest bit of insight to the story, but it's still pretty sweet to be able to say "Hey! Slashdot! The dude you're reading about has had his finger in my eye and used the 'big poof of air to the eyeball' weapon on me!"

    Okay, so sue me. I haven't had mod points in a while and I need validation...

  5. Zippo Bibrox by surajbarkale · · Score: 1, Funny

    But are they peri sensitive ???

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