The creation of dual eyewear speaks to a consumer desire to maintain health, reduce clutter and increase convenience. Those who suffer from vision loss or other optical ailments are searching for frames that can carry out multiple functions, making life easier for them in more ways than one.
For instance, the advent of Google Glass and other similar products has prompted the design of tech-integrated eyewear. In recent years, prescription glasses have become every bit as intelligent as their smart glass counterparts.
Along with tech-savvy features, consumers are looking for corrective lenses that maintain their health, optical or otherwise. Whether it's glasses that prevent eyestrain, or specs that reduce the effects of seasonal affective disorder, consumers want a vision solution with extra health benefits (or precautions) installed.
19 Examples of Dual-Purpose Eyewear
From Telescopic Contact Lenses to Fatigue-Sensing Glasses:
Vasiliki Marapas — Feb 25, 2015 — Lifestyle
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Phone-Connected Glasses
Fun'iki High Tech Glasses Provide Seamless Smartphone Notifications
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Wearable Tech Glasses
The Lumus DK-40 Will be Google Glasses’ Biggest Competitor in 2014
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Illness-Treating Contact Lenses
The Google Lens Has Amazing Medical Applications
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Telescopic Contact Lenses
These Telescopic Contact Lenses Can Be Zoomed At the Blink of an Eye
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Night-Vision Contact Lenses
A New Material Graphene Could be Used in Lenses to See in the Dark
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Virtual Designer Glasses
The Made for Glass Collection by DVF Dresses Up Google Glasses
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Fatigue-Sensing Glasses
Jin Meme App-Connected Glasses Send Phone Notifications When You're Tired
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Sunglass-Mounted Cameras
The Geco Mark II Action Cam Records Footage From Your Glasses
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Camera-Incorporated Spectacles
The Mita Mamma Glasses Record Your Surroundings in High Definition
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Bionic Eye Implants
Second Sight's Argus II Gives The Gift of Vision to the Blind
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Stylish Tiredness-Tracking Spectacles
These Fatigue Glasses Hide Sensors Inside Wearable Designs
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Seasonal Affective Disorder Eyewear
The Light Therapy Glasses by Troy Hudson Combats Mood Swings
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Flash Fog-Inducing Eyeglasses
Wink Helps Ease Computer Vision Syndrome for the Tech-Obsessed
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Search Engine Shades (UPDATED)
The Updated Google Glass Includes a Single Earbud
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Convertible Prescription Specs
Frameri Lets You Swap Out Your Frames and Lenses at Will
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Tint-Switching Eyeglasses
The Georgia Tech Glasses Can Manually Be Switched to 'Sunglass Mode'
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Stylish Prescription Smart Glasses
Google Glass's Titanium Collection Makes Prescriptions Smarter
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Blind-Assisting Glasses
These Glasses Help Visually Impaired People Navigate Their Environment
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Color Blindness Eyewear
The EnChroma Glasses Have Special Lenses that Correct Color Vision
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Automotive AI Smart Glasses
The Ferrari x Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses Feature Meta AI with Vision
Rimless Smart Eyewear
Eddie Bauer Smart Eyewear Includes Voice Access to ChatGPT
All-in-One AR Glasses
The 'Limicross Alpha' Augmented Reality Android Glasses are Ultra-Advanced
See-Through Smart Glasses
The Ray-Ban Transparent Meta Wayfarer Shows Off its Internals
Social App-Connected Smartglasses
The Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses Can Now Post onto Instagram
AI-Powered Augmented Reality Glasses
The Rokid Max 2 AR Glasses Have a 1080p Resolution
Ai Smart Glasses
Solos Has Introduced the AirGo™ Vision Smart Glasses, Featuring ChatGPT-4o
Productivity-Focused Smart Glasses
The ASUS AirVision M1 Has Dual 1080p Micro OLED Displays
Discreetly Connected AR Sunglasses
Everysight Maverick AR Glasses Have a Sony microOLED Display
Connected Athletic Eyewear
Minimis Glass Tracks Workouts, Aids with Navigation and More
Futuristic Winter Sport Eyewear
The Oakley Flex Scape Goggle-Sunglasses Hybrid Come in Two Colors
GenAI Eyewear Shows
Innovative Eyewear Launched the First Generative AI Fashion Show for Eyewear
Desert-Inspired Technical Apparel
Oakley and SATISFY Introduce Equipment for Our World
Attachable Eyewear Cameras
The VISOO Spatial Video Camera by Suosi Design is Immersive
Minimalist Monochromatic Glasses
Kilne's New Everyday Glasses Set are Practical and Sleek
Vintage-Inspired Dynamic Eyewear
Bru Eyewear Celebrates Elegance Through the Decades
Connected Adjustable Tint Sunglasses
The Chamelo Music Shield Smart Glasses are App-Connected
AR-Integrated Motorcycle Eyewear
The Blucap Moto Motorcycle Navigation Sunglasses are Connected
Progressive Athletic Sunglasses
The Nike Athena and Nike Zeus Have a Captivating Design
Invisible Display AI Glasses
Gyges Labs Launched the World's First AI Glasses with DigiWindow
Emotion-Sensing Eyewear
Emteq Labs 'Sense' Offers AI-Powered Real-Time Analysis
Refined Hyper-Sporty Sunglasses
The TAG Heuer Eyewear Collection Includes Five Models
Limited-Edition Performance-Driven Eyewear
Oakley Collaborates with Pas Normal Studios
AI Eyewear Try-Ons
GlassesUSA's Pairfect Match AI Recommends Styles for Unique Facial Features
Disney-Inspired Eyewear Collections
Pair Eyewear Has Introduced the Mickey & Friends Collection
National Park-Themed Eyewear Collections
The CAMP National Parks Collection Blends Style & Purpose
Biodegradable Smart Glasses Frames
Morrama's Issé Design is a Forward-Looking Concept
Autofocus-Providing Eyewear
This High-Tech Eyewear Boosts Focus On Objects In Your Central View
Realistic Colored Contacts
Coleyes Offers Fun Options to Transform Your Look
Transforming Liquid-Lens Sunglasses
The 32 Degrees North Muir Sunglasses are Modular
Portable AI-Powered Healthcare Devices
AEYE Health & Optomed's Aurora AEYE is Geared to Diabetics
Eyewear Eclipse Campaigns
The Warby Parker Solar Eclipse Promotion Offers Free Glasses
Infrared Lens-Protecting Clothing
Mizuno Taps Sumitomo Metal Mining and Kyodo Printing on a Design
70s-Style Sport Sunglasses
The Sunski Strada Sunglasses Protect From Rays and Wind
AI-Enabled Smart Glasses Demonstrations
Vuzix® Will Lead Interactive Demonstrations at CES 2024
Educational Exploration Binoculars
The Conceptual 'BINO' Mixed Reality Device Works in Many Ways
AI-Connected Sports Glasses
The QIDI Vida AR HUD Display is Built for Active Lifestyles
Integrated Eye Health Apps
LookAway Protects your Eyes While Boosting Productivity
Digital Sustainable Food Solutions
Special Projects Debuts Eco Lenses to Help with Decision-Making
Classroom-Ready AR Eyewear
The Adventure Whale AR Glasses by SHS Shih are Child-Focused
Gummy Candy-Inspired Eyewear
Gentle Monster Presents its Sweet New Jelly Collection
Color-Changing Eyewear
Ray-Ban Original Wayfarer Change Transitions React to UV Rays
Vibration Neon Sunglasses
Tifosi Recently Launched a New Neon Light Collection
True Lightweight AR Glasses
Meta Unveiled the 'Orion AR' as its First Dedicated AR Wearable
LiDAR-Powered Visual Impairment Headsets
.lumen Glasses Guide Wearers with Haptic Feedback
City-Inspired Glasses
GlassesUSA.com Launches Champion Eyewear Collection for Urban Lifestyles
Haute Hinge-Free Eyewear
Tangled Eyewear by Aleš Boem is 3D-Printed and Highly Artistic
Three-Dimensional Mixed-Reality Displays
Looking Glass Unveils the New 3D Glass Displays
Advanced AR-Powered Binoculars
The UNISTELLAR ENVISION Binoculars Elevate Viewing Experiences
Futuristic Eyewear Designs
Oakley Introduces the 13.11 Eyewear Design and It is Stunning
Open-Source AI Eyewear
The Frame Glasses by Brilliant Labs Boast a MicroLED Display
Dynamic Sporty Sleek Fashion
District Vision Branches Out with a New Cycling Capsule
Accessible Motorsport Sunglasses
The BMW Motorsport Eyewear Collection Includes Several Styles
Developer-Targeted AR Glasses
The XREAL Air 2 Ultra Creates Next-Gen Mixed-Reality Experiences
AI-Fuelled Everyday Smart Classes
Meta and Ray-Ban Join Forces on the Meta Smart Glasses
Unique Retro-Inspired Eyewear
Eyebuydirect Debuts the Tan France Collection
Ultra-Efficient Vision Care Solutions
Eyebot Uses AI-Powered Technology to Expediate Eye Exams
Whimsical Jelly-Style Eyewear
Gentle Monster Releases the New GENTLE JELLY Collection
Animal-Identifying Binoculars
Swarovski Optik AX Visio Binoculars Has Integrated AI at CES 2024
Advanced Smart Glasses Designs
Vuzix Corporation Has Launched the M400 Xtreme Smart Glasses
Posh Plant-Based Sunglasses
The Walden Pilot Sunglasses are Stylish Yet Protective
Futuristic Headgear Designs
Oakley Introduces the Limited-Edition Moonveil Collection
Biomimicry-Inspired Eyewear Collections
Oakley's Born to Rewild Line Features Plantaris Eyewear
Chic Tinted Technology Eyewear
The Ember Niche Runway Collection 2023 is Stylish and Protective
Digitally Enhanced Binoculars
The YASHICA Vision Binoculars Offer Full-Color Night Vision and More
Recycled Cyclist Sunglasses
The VALLON Watchtowers Cycling Sunglasses are Sustainable and Stylish
Audio-Amplifying Glasses
Nuance Glasses Help Those with Hearing Loss
Tea-Filled Smartphone Lenses
Gold Peak Tea Created a Golden Hour Clip-On Smartphone Lens
Diverse Premium Unisex Eyewear
BRU Eyewear Offers Fashion-Forward Protective Retro Styles
Eye-Prescription VR Headsets
Zenni Optical Released Prescription Lenses for the Meta Quest 3
Aerospace-Grade Dynamic Eyewear
District Vision Introduces New and Advanced Eyewear
Assistive Hearing Eyewear
The XanderGlasses Transcribe Audio in AR Subtitles for the Wearer
Sportscar-Inspired Eyewear
Porsche Design Unveils the Iconic Curved P’8952
Connected UV Protection Eyewear
The 'RAX' Smart Outdoor Glasses Offer Eight-Hours of Listening
California-Inspired Eyewear Collections
RAEN Introduces Its SS2024 Sunglasses & Optical Collection
AI-Powered Retinal Screening Devices
AI Optics Revolutionizes Eye Health Diagnostics
Gamified Eyecare Campaigns
LensCrafters Debuts Blinky's Eye Odyssey with Adventure & Eye Care
Hearing Aid Wearable Glasses
The Bruckhoff Spectacle Aids are a Non-Intrusive Hearing Enhancer
Sleek AR Lifestyle Headsets
OPPO's Air Glass 3 Improves Experiences Using AI Technology
Nature-Inspired Futuristic Sunglasses
Oakley Presents the Plantaris in Collaboration with Satisfy
Body-Sensing Eye Masks
Therabody SmartGoggles 2 Offer Three Customizable Treatments
Streetwear-Informed Dynamic Eyewear
The New Range of Supreme Eyewear Makes Statements
Cannabis-Informed Sunglasses Designs
The GLCO X Old Pal Sun Sunglasses are Nostalgic and Chic
Intensive Conditions Sunglasses
POC Devour Glacial Sunglasses Have ZEISS Clarity Lens Technology
Back-to-School Eyewear Lines
NEVEN Launches a Line of Prescription Glasses and Blue Light Glasses
Cyclist-Targeted AR Eyewear
LAWK ONE AR Glasses are Connected with 99.9% UV-Blocking Lenses
Adventure-Focused Eyewear Designs
The Camp Glacier Eyewear is Stylish and Versatile
Artisanally Crafted Futuristic Eyewear
Thierry Lasry Presents a Collection of Futuristic Frames
Migraine-Soothing Eyewear Clips
Chemistrie Avulux Eases the Discomfort of Light Sensitivity
Athletic Training Eyewear
'FalconFrames' Track Eye Movement During Visual Training
Whimsical Premium Eyewear Collections
Gentle Monster Unveils the New Artful 2024 Collection
K-Pop-Inspired Eyewear
The K-Pop Collection by Zenni Optical Gleans from Style Idols
Groundbreaking Performance-Driven Eyewear
Oakley Debuts the Sphaera™ and Bisphaera™ Glasses
Optical Esports Partnerships
Zenni Optical Taps the Evo Event for a New Eyewear Partnership
Anime-Inspired Glasses Designs
Gunnar Optiks Has Unveiled an Anime-Inspired Fall Collection
Trendy Eco-Conscious Eyewear
Bajío Sunglasses Adds the New Sunglasses Styles Ahead of Spring
Spiralled Shape Contact Lenses
Researchers Unveils the Spiral Diopter with Various Focal Points
Streetwear-Informed Sleek Sunglasses
The Second Wave of Stüssy Eyegear Makes its Launch
Consumer-Focused Smart Glasses
Vuzix is Launching its First Non-Enterprise 'Z100' Smart Glasses
Conscious Eyewear Capsules
Mondottica Unveils a Stunning and Stylish Eyewear Line for Allsaints
Virtual Eyewear Retailer Experiences
Walmart Optical Virtual Try-On is Available Online
Comprehensive Eye Exams
Specsavers Takes Eye Exams to the Next Level with Its OCT Scan
Running-Focused Eyewear Collections
Zunnies by Zenni Optical Launched an Active Eyewear Line
Gaming Eye Health Partnerships
the*gamehers Partnered with Zenni Optical on Health Initiatives
High-Performance Stylish Sunglasses
'Crap Eyewear's' 'Heavy Tropix Sport' is Aerodynamic and Sleek
Focus-Enhancing Eyewear Designs
Oakley Introduces the Latch Panel Lifestyle Sunglasses
Amber Lens Gaming Glasses
Gunnar Optiks' Emery Protects Against Digital Eye Strain
Esports Eye Health Deals
ESL FACEIT Group Partners with Zenni Optical on a New Eyewear Sponsorship
Blue Light-Blocking Lenses
Gunnar Optiks' Clear Pro Glasses Can Protect the Eyes from Blue Light
Hard-To-Read Health Campaigns
A Specsavers Campaign Encourages Movie-Goers to Check their Sight
Biohacking Eyewear Collections
ANY Biohacking Eyewear Has Interchangeable Lenses
Wearable Health-Management Sunglasses
The 'iSportWear' from 'ITRI' Monitors Physiological Data
Ocular Disease-Detecting Apps
Clearly Vision for Apple Vision Pro Checks a User's Eye Sight
Adaptive Reading Sunglasses
32N Sunglasses by Deep Optics Seamlessly Switch Betwee Modes
Performance-Boosting Sports Eyewear
Roger Federer Debuts an Eyewear Collection with Oliver Peoples
Eye Care Metaverses
LensCrafters Eye Odyssey on Roblox Educates Gen Z About Eye Health
Wider Eyewear Frames
Pair Eyewear Emphasizes Comfort with Its Wider Base Frame Collection
Tech-Equipped Eyewear Designs
Nautica Debuts a Collection of Smart Eyeglasses with Bluetooth Audio
Sophisticated Eyewear Launches
Vera Wang Eyewear's Launched Two New Styles: Jules and V606
Integrated Smart Eyewear
The Titan Eyex Has a Fitness Tracker Built Into the Design
Affordable Eco-Conscious Eyewear
Walmart Introduces a New Sustainable Eyewear Brand Called Karün
Laidback Fashion Brand Sunglasses
Converse Sunglasses Come in Three Style Options
Prescription-On-Demand Eyewear Services
Thinoptics Recently Launched Prescription on Demand
Sci-Fi Film-Inspired Custom Eyewear
Pair Eyewear and Lucasfilm Join Forces on Custom Frames
Curated Affordable Eyewear Collections
GlassesUSA.com Partners with Marsai Martin
Digital Eye Health Preservation
Blink Eye Uses the 20-20-20 Rule to Reduce Strain
Affordable Polarized Sunglasses
Island Optics is a Fifth-Generation Sunglasses Company
All-in-One Eye Supplements
Eyepa's Ocular Supplement Targets Eye Dryness, Strain & More
Electrochromic Lens Sunglasses
ONESEC Eyewear Transitions Instantly Depending on the Environment
Bug-Like Avant-Garde Sunglasses
Mugler and Gentle Monster Form the Spiral 01 and 02
Eye-Tracking Technology Functions
Apple Implements Eye-Tracking Features to Recent Products
Expedited Eyewear Services
GlassesUSA.com Launches Next-Day Prescription Glasses Delivery Service
Stylish Voice Assistant Eyewear
The New Amazon Echo Frames Come in Seven Style Options
Strategic Brand Relocations
Serengeti Eyewear Announced Its Relocation from France to California
Hydrogel Daily Contact Lenses
Kits Eyecare Has Introduced a New Daily Contact Lens Product
Dual-Delivery Eye Health Products
The Relief Products Dual Relief Delivery System is Effective
Ultra-Sleek Safety Eyewear
SafetyEyeGlasses Launches the 'Pentax Safety Eyewear Collection'
IR-Blocking Sleek Sunglasses
The Kolari Shades Offer Protection and Comfort in All Environments
Extra-Gentle Eye Care Solutions
These New Biotrue Products Come in Two Varieties
Extra-Breathable Contact Lenses
The SkyHy by Hubble Contact Lenses Maximize Oxygen Permeation