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Supremely Compact Spectacles

Glens Backup Glasses Fold Up Into a Credit Card Sized Case

— September 4, 2017 — Lifestyle
The popular choice for emergency reading glasses are pharmacy-bough frames, but check out the improvement that Glens puts forth. True backup glasses, these specs have been precisely designed to be carried absolutely everywhere with the wearer, slipping conveniently into a pocket, a wallet or even serving as a bookmark.

Indeed, these compact eyeglasses are thinner than your debit card and can be folded up into a case within the dimensions of your smartphone protector pocket. The malleable bridge can be formed around your nose for optimal comfort and visibility, with special padding and grips to guarantee a soft touch as well as perfect positioning. For anyone with a standard nearsighted prescription, Glens are the be-all and end-all of backup glasses.
Trend Themes
1. Emergency-ready Eyewear - Glens presents an innovation in compact eyeglasses that can be carried conveniently everywhere, providing emergency backup glasses on the go.
2. Ultra-portable Accessories - The development of Glens backup glasses offers an opportunity to create more compact and versatile accessories that can easily fit in a pocket or wallet.
3. Optimal Comfort and Visibility - The malleable bridge and special padding of Glens backup glasses highlight the need for innovative solutions that prioritize comfort and clear visibility.
Industry Implications
1. Eyewear - The eyewear industry can leverage the concept of emergency-ready glasses to create convenient and portable eyewear solutions for customers.
2. Accessories - The accessories industry can explore the potential of developing compact and versatile products that can be easily carried around, such as wallets, phone cases, and keychains.
3. Optical Technology - The optical technology industry has an opportunity to develop new materials and techniques that prioritize comfort and visibility in eyewear design.
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