Historic development: Afghanistan's disappearing box cameras
The golden age of box cameras in Afghanistan came when compulsory national service was introduced in the 1950s.
Sun Nov 21 2021
These connected glasses help cyclists keep their eyes on the road
The glasses will offer a head-up display system that shows riders all kinds of information, such as speed or GPS navigation data.
Tue Oct 26 2021
Hummingbird sanctuary provides respite from stresses of Bogota city life
Bird watchers delight in watching the tiny creatures flutter their wings through binoculars and capturing them with camera lenses.
Tue Dec 01 2020
Contact lens guidelines available to public by year-end
The guidelines are put in place to protect consumers from substandard lenses which are readily available from illegal sources.
Sat Oct 22 2016
The eyes have it: scientists grow lenses from stem cells
People suffering vision loss may one day have new corneas and lenses grown from their own cells.
Thu Mar 10 2016
'Safe' screens touted for those who just can't look away
Electronics giants are turning crisis to an opportunity -- quickly declaring that their latest products feature "safe" screens.
Sun Sep 06 2015
Google granted patent for contact lens
This week the US patent authorities granted Google its patent to make contact lenses.
Thu Mar 26 2015
New glasses bring color to the colorblind
EnChroma this week announced a new line of EnChroma Cx eyewear intended for the colorblind to safely engage in sports and other activities.
Sat Dec 13 2014
What happens when you don't clean your contacts
Americans make nearly a million doctor's appointments and emergency room visits a year for eye infections, most of them due to the improper use and care of contact lenses.
Thu Nov 20 2014