23 September 2008

Pinhole-glasses


A couple of days back, I was doing my usual tour of 'duty' in one of the local eateries, more commonly known as mamak, when someone brought up the topic of pinhole glasses. Now for those of you in the dark, pinhole glasses work on the same principle as pinhole cameras. The opaque plastic lens contains pinhole-sized perforations that allow only the narrowest rays of light to enter the eye. I did some further research on the matter, and stumbled upon a website that provides all the information one requires when contemplating pinhole-glasses.


What I like about www.pinhole-glasses-direct.com is its easy-to-understand description of pinhole glasses and their capabilities. It doesn't exactly gloss over the benefits and unique selling points of the product, unlike certain other 'informative' websites I've come across. It has a science textbook feel to it, with pages dedicated to the science underlying pinhole glasses and how they work. The pages on common eye defects make for some pretty good reading, with several important facts given prominence throughout the text. I was especially interested in the 'pinhole-glasses vs eye-glasses' page.

While the site does espouse a pretty strong case for pinhole-glasses, I'm not to convinced that pinhole-eyeglasses are sound alternatives to conventional eyeglasses. In fact, while this revolutionary product is said to improve vision and rectify defects, I haven't read any medical reports or findings that suggest pinhole-eyeglasses as remedies for patients with eye problems. However, on saying that, personally I'm convinced that the glasses do aid in preventing effects caused by constant exposure to monitors and screens. The 'testimonials' page is bountiful with satisfied customers, though I'd be more persuaded by recommendations by ophthalmologists and opticians.

And for those interested in purchasing a pair or two, the site offers attractive promotional prices and discounts to make it worth your while. So if you feel the urge to check out pinhole-glasses, look no further, and head on down to www.pinhole-glasses-direct.com

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