# Autofocusing Spectacles NASA Provides the Superfocus Glasses to Aging Astronauts By Meghan Young | Published 2011-03-05 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superfocus-glasses References: [neatorama](http://www.neatorama.com/2011/03/02/high-tech-glasses-for-aging-astronauts/) & [ubergizmo](http://www.ubergizmo.com/2011/03/nasa-superfocus-glasses-astronauts/) Although good eyesight might be a worthy tradeoff for astronauts, considering that they get to see things that very few people will ever set their eyes on, [NASA](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/axiom-space1) has decided to help them with the Superfocus glasses. These spectacles boast an [adjustable inner lens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hinge-patent) that holds optical fluid to provide better focus for near- to middle-distance vision. According to Ubergizmo, the average age of an astronaut is 48, by which time many of them might be suffering from a condition known as [presbyopia](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tenpoint-yuvezzi), in which the lenses of a person’s eye become inflexible, making it tough to focus on close-up objects. The Superfocus glasses would rectify the matter. The Superfocus glasses may look rather geeky, but they do the job, that's for sure. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 11% | Activity: 28% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Adjustable Spectacles:** The development of spectacles with adjustable inner lenses provides an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the eyewear industry, allowing individuals to easily customize their vision. - **Presbyopia Solutions:** The need for solutions to address presbyopia in aging individuals presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the ophthalmology industry, offering improved vision options for a growing demographic. - **Smart Eyewear for Astronauts:** The integration of advanced technology in eyewear for astronauts opens up possibilities for disruptive innovation in the aerospace industry, enhancing vision and performance during space missions. ### Where This Applies - **Eyewear:** The eyewear industry can explore disruptive innovation opportunities by incorporating adjustable inner lenses and customizable features to address various vision needs. - **Ophthalmology:** The ophthalmology industry can pursue disruptive innovation by developing novel solutions to address presbyopia and improve vision for aging individuals. - **Aerospace:** The aerospace industry has the potential for disruptive innovation by creating smart eyewear that enhances vision and functionality for astronauts during space missions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Adaptive Autofocus Glasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ixi-eyewear.md) - [Adaptive Autofocus Eyewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ixi-2.md) - [Nano Projector Nearsightedness Eyewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kubota-glass-eyeglasses.md) - [Smart Focus Glasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phantom-journey.md) - [Vison-Enhancing Eye Drops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vuity-eye-drops.md) - [Spiralled Shape Contact Lenses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spiral-diopter.md) - [Scuba-Centric Reading Glasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/underwater-eyewear.md) - [Transforming Liquid-Lens Sunglasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/32-degrees-north.md) - [Adaptive Reading Sunglasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/32n-sunglasses-by-deep-optics.md)