Google prescriptions lenses

The only drawback, so far, with the amazing technology of Google Glass was that its use was severely limited for those with vision problems as they did not fit over regular glasses. That  meant that you’d either have to wear contacts or go blind. Well here’s some good news: there are third party manufacturers that have made prescription frames for Google Glass.

Google has announced the Titanium Collection for Google Glass, with four new extra-light titanium frames as well as two new styles of twist-on shades. The best part is that all the frames support prescription lenses.

The Glass guides say the thin frames are more suited for men, while women may favor the Bold or Curved look. Split frames "look good on everybody," one rep said.

To get your prescription lenses fitted into the frame, Google prefers you to go to one of its trained eye care professionals, who are specifically trained to properly fit lenses to Google Glass. It’s great to see Google creating official support for prescription lenses for those who need it.

If you're not entirely satisfied with the choice, worry not: Google claims more styles will be coming.

For more information you can read the original articles by Dima Aryeh, Stan Schroeder and Pete Pachal  at the source links given below:

Sources

http://mashable.com/2014/01/28/google-glass-new-frames-prescription-lenses/

http://mashable.com/2014/01/28/google-glass-prescription-faq/

http://androidandme.com/2014/01/news/google-officially-unveils-titanium-collection-frames-for-glass-with-prescription-lenses/

While 20/20 Eyeglass Superstore doesn’t have any of these Google Prescription Lenses in their collection of over 4,000 frames, they do have a frame for every face and a price for every budget. With 3 convenient locations in Winter Park, Melbourne and Orange City, each location has its own independent optometrist and in house lab so that you can be in and out with your new glasses in as little as one hour.

You can even try on glasses before you buy them. Just visit our Virtual Try-on application, and see how different frames might look like on you. Then save the picture to your computer. 20/20 Eyeglass Superstore will even give you a special discount for bringing in the printed photo.

Brain Controls Color Vision For Lifetime

According to a study, published by University of Liverpool researcher Sophie Wuerger in PLOS One today, it’s harder for the older people to distinguish between subtle differences in color shades, particularly yellows and blues, because of an age-related yellowing of the lens of the eye.

The brain's compensation mechanisms allow a person’s ability to see color remain constant over a lifespan, even as the cone receptors in the eye lose their sensitivity to color. The brain’s visual system can supplement color perception that degrades as people age. She concluded that the brain compensates for this yellowing, keeping color vision relatively constant.

Wuerger said in the press release. "…the visual brain re-calibrates itself as we get older."

To know more about this read the original article by Christie Rizk published on medicaldaily.com

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Link Between Vision Loss and Cognitive Impairment

Heather Whitson, MD , Scott Cousins, MD, and Diane Whitaker, OD, have a study in press in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society that documents in great detail how the usual services offered to patients with low vision fail to meet the needs of patients with other problems, including cognitive impairment.

“Vision impairment and memory impairment are a really bad combination,” Whitson says.

The researchers conducted more than 600 interviews with 98 patients with macular degeneration and their companions who accompanied them to low-vision training. In most cases, they interviewed each patient and their companion multiple times. The researchers also performed cognitive and vision tests with the patients.

The team just completed a pilot study of the new program, which revealed something surprising; after the low-vision intervention, many of the patients not only were better at performing vision-dependent study tasks, but also showed an improvement in memory scores. “If you are learning a new skill, that’s a cognitive intervention as well,” Whitson says.

The team is now exploring some of the reasons behind the link between macular degeneration and cognitive impairment. They’re recruiting patients with macular degeneration for a study that will use functional MRI to track how these patients’ brain function differs from people of the same age without macular degeneration.

For more details about the link between the eye and the mind, and the study which was funded by the Harford Foundation and the National Institutes of Health, read the original article published on dukehealth.org.

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Eating Carrots Improves Eyesight

According to Duke Ophthalmologist Jill Koury, MD, there is a connection between eating carrots and maintaining good eyesight.  It’s not an old wives’ tale, but eating carrots improve your vision because of the vitamin A within the carrots that is important for eye health.

Koury said, “Vitamin A in normal, recommended quantities is essential for the maintenance of good vision.” She comments about how there are no exercises, drops, or special dietary supplements to improve eyesight or protect against the development of sight-threatening conditions.

Before you go to your nearest store to stock up on carrots, be aware that eating too many carrots is dangerous for your skin because it can cause your skin to appear yellow or yellow-orange due to a build-up of blood carotene levels. So eat these in moderation.

Here are some tips other for protecting and maintaining your good vision

·      Eat a balanced diet

·      Wear protective eyewear

·      Visit your eye doctor twice in an year

For more details you can read the original article by Emily Mitchell published on dukehealth.org.

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Newest Addition to Apple's Biometric : Iris Scanning

Each person's iris contains a complex and random pattern that is unique to each individual. As the differences within irises can be seen only from a short distance away, iris recognition can be accomplished by using a high-resolution camera that includes near-infrared light to highlight and capture the structure of the iris.

Over the course of the last several years, Apple has begun to take an intense interest in biometrics as a way to improve the security and accessibility of its devices.

According to article by Juli Clover published on MacRumors, Apple purchased sensor company AuthenTec in 2012 and quickly incorporated its fingerprint-sensing technology into the Touch ID fingerprint scanner that debuted in the iPhone 5s. The company has reportedly taken a new interest in iris scanning. Biometrics are said to play a key role in Apple's iWatch, and Apple may even expand beyond fingerprint technology.

Your eyes are the windows to the world, but negligence and improper care can take a toll on your eyesight. 20/20 Eyeglass Superstore® keeps you updated on eye health news and various tips about eye care. Drop in at your nearest location in Florida for an eye exam by an onsite Independent Doctor of Optometry.