The Georgia Tech glasses, currently under development, are clear eyeglasses that can manually take on a sunglass-style tint when the user wants them to.
The lenses are fitted with electrochromic polymers which respond to electrical current instead of ultraviolet light as is the case with traditional transitional lenses. The prototype glasses have a brown tint that can block up to 70% of incoming light in a matter of seconds.
As someone who briefly owned traditional transitional lenses, I think this is a great idea. Normal transitional lenses can take too long to transition and this can be a problem if you walk from the sunny outdoors into a dimly lit place and find yourself unable to see anything. The Georgia Tech glasses will certainly help get rid of that problem.
Tint-Switching Eyeglasses
The Georgia Tech Glasses Can Manually Be Switched to 'Sunglass Mode'
Trend Themes
1. Electrochromic Eyeglasses - Creating eyeglasses with electrochromic polymers that respond to electrical current instead of ultraviolet light, allowing users to manually switch between clear and tinted lenses.
2. Rapid Transition Eyewear - Developing eyeglasses that can switch from clear to a tinted sunglass-style in a matter of seconds, eliminating the need for users to wait for the lenses to transition.
3. Enhanced Light Blocking Technology - Incorporating browns tints in eyeglasses that can block up to 70% of incoming light, providing better protection against bright environments.
Industry Implications
1. Eyewear - The eyewear industry can explore new materials and technologies, such as electrochromic polymers, to create innovative and customizable eyeglasses.
2. Optical Technology - Developing and advancing optical technologies to create rapid transition lens systems for eyeglasses, improving user experience and convenience.
3. Outdoor Gear - The outdoor gear industry can leverage enhanced light blocking technologies to create sunglasses and other protective eyewear for individuals in bright environments.