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February 15, 2008 10:06 AM PST

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by Mike Yamamoto
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(Credit: Eyetonomy)

It may not qualify as fashion eyewear, unless you're Elton John, but that's hardly a high priority when something as serious as glaucoma is at issue. The "SightMate LV920" from a company called Eyetonomy is a wearable device that's designed to correct poor eyesight for those suffering from severe visual disabilities.

(Credit: Eyetonomy)

The key to the system is a 2-megapixel camera with a 3x zoom situated between the eyes, providing images on twin 640x480 displays that can be tilted as much as 15 degrees for comfort, according to DailyTech. The 8-ounce headgear comes with a remote that controls magnification and other features.

The SightMate, which can also help those who are colorblind, comes at the considerable expense of $3,499. But maybe it will save some money by obviating the need for a colorblind-correcting LCD monitor. And that could be especially good news, because the SightMate is recommended for use only while sitting.

(Thanks for the tip, Jessica)

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by andreiru September 11, 2008 8:57 AM PDT
That's an intersting one... I, myself, have actaully managed to fully regained my own vision recently, with eye exercises. Pretty cool! I did it with halthy diet, as well as eye exercises, and also mind work. I eat honey instead of sugar as well, as people say it helps? Thre?s what makes honey good:

Diostase level - the higher the better. 50 + is very good, 10 - poor (this is what most honey you?l see in your shop today is)

Sucrose level - the less, the better (you get some artificial sugar added sometimes to add weight etc - watch that!)

Moisture level - the less moisture a honey has, then better. It?s something to do with it?s age.

Other things to think about if you care about your health:
- replace white rise with borwn
- replace whilte bread with brown
- no solt
- cut down or elliminate ocnsumption of milk, as your body abd bones only need it mostly when youre still growing

Poll Bregg is the guy to invetigate for healthy food.

Interested to laern more from me? http://CureYourEyes.com
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