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Prototype Eyeglass Lenses Can Change Focus

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Tucson, Ariz., April 14, 2006 -- Optical scientists at The University of Arizona (UA) and the Georgia Institute of Technology have developed switchable, flat, liquid crystal diffractive lenses that can adaptively change their focusing power. That’s great news for those old enough to wear bifocals or for anyone with imperfect vision, because it could lead the way to  "smart" eyeglasses with built-in automatic focus. Prototype switchable focus glasses were developed at the University of Arizona and Georgia Tech. Industry will commercialize a more attractive version. (Photo: University of Arizona)In the foreseeable...Read full article

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    Published: April 2006
    bifocalschemicalsGeorgia Institute of Technologyindustrialliquid crystal diffractive lensesNews & Featuressmart eyeglassesUniversity of Arizona

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