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As a guy closing in on 50, losing my near vision really annoys me. And the current solutions are weak at best, which annoys me even more. These and the other companies working on similar sound great.
But someone tell me why I would need a prescription for them? And is that true in the EU? The article makes it sound like getting them approved to be prescribed is a big hurdle. They seem like better reading glasses, which I don't need a prescription to buy.
‘World’s first’ autofocus glasses could spell the end of reading specs
While tech ginats have been pushing VR headsets and smartglasses, IXI has been quietly crafting high-tech specs for more practical purposes.
TNW | Deep-Tech (thenextweb.com)
Thanks but I dont want specs thatneed charging or can “crash”
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And prescriptions for glasses in general bug me. The only argument for requiring them and having them expire I have heard is that the wrong perscription could be dangerous while driving and such. But heck, we don't make you retake the drivers test every 2 years, and people's driving skills certainly decrease with age. So why prescriptions? Seems like another one of those good for business and not for people laws.
How do prescriptions for glasses even work on your side of the pond? I assumed it was just jargon of a sort, because round these parts I just go to a glasses seller and ask him for his strongest glasses. Then he says "no traveller, my strongest glasses are too strong for you, you can't handle my strongest glasses" and does the eye test with me before making lenses at the proper strength.
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As a guy closing in on 50, losing my near vision really annoys me. And the current solutions are weak at best, which annoys me even more. These and the other companies working on similar sound great.
But someone tell me why I would need a prescription for them? And is that true in the EU? The article makes it sound like getting them approved to be prescribed is a big hurdle. They seem like better reading glasses, which I don't need a prescription to buy.
‘World’s first’ autofocus glasses could spell the end of reading specs
While tech ginats have been pushing VR headsets and smartglasses, IXI has been quietly crafting high-tech specs for more practical purposes.
TNW | Deep-Tech (thenextweb.com)
Interesting idea. I would buy one.
Armed with fresh funding, IXI is now planning to ramp up R&D, expand its team of 50 people, and move into a new headquarters with a purpose-built lab and clean room facilities. The company plans to hold the first live demos of its glasses later this year.
But maybe I shouldn't hold my breath, yet.
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As a guy closing in on 50, losing my near vision really annoys me. And the current solutions are weak at best, which annoys me even more. These and the other companies working on similar sound great.
But someone tell me why I would need a prescription for them? And is that true in the EU? The article makes it sound like getting them approved to be prescribed is a big hurdle. They seem like better reading glasses, which I don't need a prescription to buy.
‘World’s first’ autofocus glasses could spell the end of reading specs
While tech ginats have been pushing VR headsets and smartglasses, IXI has been quietly crafting high-tech specs for more practical purposes.
TNW | Deep-Tech (thenextweb.com)
Interesting concept, here’s hoping. They could definitely take a bite out of the progressive market, especially for people who buy a pair of dedicated reading glasses. Comes down to how much lenses cost, how much/many options the frames come with… I suspect this will be a super niche thing, but on board for it
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How do prescriptions for glasses even work on your side of the pond? I assumed it was just jargon of a sort, because round these parts I just go to a glasses seller and ask him for his strongest glasses. Then he says "no traveller, my strongest glasses are too strong for you, you can't handle my strongest glasses" and does the eye test with me before making lenses at the proper strength.
You go to an eye doctor, they do the various tests and create a prescription with the necessary details to get you the right glasses. For the next year, you can use that prescription to buy glasses anywhere you want.
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Thanks but I dont want specs thatneed charging or can “crash”
I don't either but I sure would like to be able to read stuff sometimes.
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I don't either but I sure would like to be able to read stuff sometimes.
multifocals areyour friend then
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I don't either but I sure would like to be able to read stuff sometimes.
You can do that with this novel technology called "a second pair of glasses for reading".
Alternatively, if you don't want to constantly adjust because you only need to read something quick, try taking off your glasses and squinting.
Could save you thousands of dollars and hours on the line with technical support.
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As a guy closing in on 50, losing my near vision really annoys me. And the current solutions are weak at best, which annoys me even more. These and the other companies working on similar sound great.
But someone tell me why I would need a prescription for them? And is that true in the EU? The article makes it sound like getting them approved to be prescribed is a big hurdle. They seem like better reading glasses, which I don't need a prescription to buy.
‘World’s first’ autofocus glasses could spell the end of reading specs
While tech ginats have been pushing VR headsets and smartglasses, IXI has been quietly crafting high-tech specs for more practical purposes.
TNW | Deep-Tech (thenextweb.com)
My neighbor just bought a pair off of tv, theyre a scam, just +25 reading glasses..
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As a guy closing in on 50, losing my near vision really annoys me. And the current solutions are weak at best, which annoys me even more. These and the other companies working on similar sound great.
But someone tell me why I would need a prescription for them? And is that true in the EU? The article makes it sound like getting them approved to be prescribed is a big hurdle. They seem like better reading glasses, which I don't need a prescription to buy.
‘World’s first’ autofocus glasses could spell the end of reading specs
While tech ginats have been pushing VR headsets and smartglasses, IXI has been quietly crafting high-tech specs for more practical purposes.
TNW | Deep-Tech (thenextweb.com)
Sounds great. I’m in my 40s with myopia, astigmatism, and more recently, presbyopia.
Progressive lenses don’t work for me, and needing two pairs of glasses is not ideal, even if it mostly works. Plus I can’t even just buy reading glasses off the shelf, even my short range office lenses need a prescription and are expensive as hell.
Autofocusing lenses sound like an awesome alternative.
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As a guy closing in on 50, losing my near vision really annoys me. And the current solutions are weak at best, which annoys me even more. These and the other companies working on similar sound great.
But someone tell me why I would need a prescription for them? And is that true in the EU? The article makes it sound like getting them approved to be prescribed is a big hurdle. They seem like better reading glasses, which I don't need a prescription to buy.
‘World’s first’ autofocus glasses could spell the end of reading specs
While tech ginats have been pushing VR headsets and smartglasses, IXI has been quietly crafting high-tech specs for more practical purposes.
TNW | Deep-Tech (thenextweb.com)
I don't think I want it to be possible for someone's glasses to die or freeze
People do dangerous things that are made safer by the fact they can see—like driving
Edit: you'll need a prescription because the amount of focus it needs to do will be different for everyone and there isn't a sensor to determine your eyesight
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As a guy closing in on 50, losing my near vision really annoys me. And the current solutions are weak at best, which annoys me even more. These and the other companies working on similar sound great.
But someone tell me why I would need a prescription for them? And is that true in the EU? The article makes it sound like getting them approved to be prescribed is a big hurdle. They seem like better reading glasses, which I don't need a prescription to buy.
‘World’s first’ autofocus glasses could spell the end of reading specs
While tech ginats have been pushing VR headsets and smartglasses, IXI has been quietly crafting high-tech specs for more practical purposes.
TNW | Deep-Tech (thenextweb.com)
Because they are a medical device and there are negative medical repercussions to using glasses that don't conform to your needed prescription.
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I don't think I want it to be possible for someone's glasses to die or freeze
People do dangerous things that are made safer by the fact they can see—like driving
Edit: you'll need a prescription because the amount of focus it needs to do will be different for everyone and there isn't a sensor to determine your eyesight
I’d just keep a spare pair of normal glasses in the car. Anyone that has gotten to the point of needed glasses for both distance and reading likely has old pairs of glasses that can sit in a glove box. Even a slightly outdated prescription works in a pinch.
Bifocals and or swapping between distance and readers is a fucking pain. Something that solves that automatically, without a medical procedure, would be fucking amazing.
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My neighbor just bought a pair off of tv, theyre a scam, just +25 reading glasses..
IXI isn’t selling their glasses yet. Your neighbor did not buy what the article is talking about.
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As a guy closing in on 50, losing my near vision really annoys me. And the current solutions are weak at best, which annoys me even more. These and the other companies working on similar sound great.
But someone tell me why I would need a prescription for them? And is that true in the EU? The article makes it sound like getting them approved to be prescribed is a big hurdle. They seem like better reading glasses, which I don't need a prescription to buy.
‘World’s first’ autofocus glasses could spell the end of reading specs
While tech ginats have been pushing VR headsets and smartglasses, IXI has been quietly crafting high-tech specs for more practical purposes.
TNW | Deep-Tech (thenextweb.com)
My GUESS would be that you get a prescription for whatever your vision requires as a baseline, then the auto focus kicks in for reading.
The intention is to replace bifocals or progressives, so you'd still have your primary prescription + adjustment for reading.
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You can do that with this novel technology called "a second pair of glasses for reading".
Alternatively, if you don't want to constantly adjust because you only need to read something quick, try taking off your glasses and squinting.
Could save you thousands of dollars and hours on the line with technical support.
Let’s be honest, swapping between two pairs of glasses, or rocking multi focal glasses, sucks.
Carrying around glasses cases everywhere is a total PITA, and multi focals are not nearly as nice as one big dedicated lens for an entire focal point.
I don’t know anyone carrying multiple pairs of glasses that thinks “this is great, the youths are missing out on all the fun.”
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I’d just keep a spare pair of normal glasses in the car. Anyone that has gotten to the point of needed glasses for both distance and reading likely has old pairs of glasses that can sit in a glove box. Even a slightly outdated prescription works in a pinch.
Bifocals and or swapping between distance and readers is a fucking pain. Something that solves that automatically, without a medical procedure, would be fucking amazing.
I think I'm more concerned about the unfortunate scenarios where:
Glasses fuck up meaning driver can only see near -> something that needs quick reactions happens to avoid someone dying -> driver is fumbling with glasses or trying to find a spare pair -> somebody dies
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I think I'm more concerned about the unfortunate scenarios where:
Glasses fuck up meaning driver can only see near -> something that needs quick reactions happens to avoid someone dying -> driver is fumbling with glasses or trying to find a spare pair -> somebody dies
Good point. Maybe these are a “home or office use only” device.
I would looove to have something like this for work or home.
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As a guy closing in on 50, losing my near vision really annoys me. And the current solutions are weak at best, which annoys me even more. These and the other companies working on similar sound great.
But someone tell me why I would need a prescription for them? And is that true in the EU? The article makes it sound like getting them approved to be prescribed is a big hurdle. They seem like better reading glasses, which I don't need a prescription to buy.
‘World’s first’ autofocus glasses could spell the end of reading specs
While tech ginats have been pushing VR headsets and smartglasses, IXI has been quietly crafting high-tech specs for more practical purposes.
TNW | Deep-Tech (thenextweb.com)
A manual focus version would be cool too. I don't like the idea of having yet another thing to charge.
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And prescriptions for glasses in general bug me. The only argument for requiring them and having them expire I have heard is that the wrong perscription could be dangerous while driving and such. But heck, we don't make you retake the drivers test every 2 years, and people's driving skills certainly decrease with age. So why prescriptions? Seems like another one of those good for business and not for people laws.
You can just go online and buy them, they don't care about "expired" prescriptions, they only need the numbers.
