Here’s a pair of glasses from PixelOptics that replace bifocals, changing from distant vision to close-up with the flick of a switch. Sure, this prototype is rather odd-looking, but its developers say ...

Scratched lenses can make daily tasks frustrating and strain the eyes more than necessary. While it may seem like a trip to the optical store is the only solution, that’s not always the case. You can ...

Presbyopia is a visual defect which affects many people over 40 years old, including myself. As we cannot focus on close objects, we tend to rely on bifocal glasses. But with bifocals, the two parts ...

When the call went out for volunteers to participate in a study on a new technology that could eventually improve on and replace progressive lenses, I was happy to sign up. Like every human over 50 ...

Ray-Bans are basically the gateway drugs of designer sunglasses. It seems like everyone owns a pair, because most frames, like the classic Wayfarer, are a stylish way to protect your eyes from sun ...

SEATTLE — As we age, seeing things up close and reading books and screens gets more difficult. Natural eye lenses that were once flexible and clear get harder and darker, making it tougher to see.

As any glasses wearer will tell you, having imperfect eyesight can be seriously costly. Eye tests, new glasses, replacing lost or broken glasses, contacts, contact lens solution - and that's before we ...