For those who have everything: TruFocals
These Benjamin Franklin–style specs have a thin, liquid-filled membrane that can be instantly transformed from a distance lens to a reading lens.
TruFocals do bifocals one better. “Good for reading the paper, watching a movie, and everything in between,” these Benjamin Franklin–style specs have a thin, liquid-filled membrane that can be instantly transformed from a distance lens to a reading lens. A flick of the switch on the bridge of the nosepiece gives you “adjustable focus on the go.”
Price: $895
Contact: Trufocals.com
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