ViXion has launched the presale of its innovative auto-focusing eyeglasses, the ViXion1, primarily aimed at enhancing the visual experience of professionals and individuals who struggle with nearsightedness or farsightedness. The technology behind ViXion1 glasses continuously focuses on the objects in the wearer’s view, providing clear sight at varying distances without the need to switch glasses or remove them.
The challenge of adapting vision from near to far is especially common among older adults who may suffer from hyperopia or myopia. Traditional eyeglasses offer limited assistance, and even progressive lenses, which provide a gradation of focus, only offer a clear view through a specific part of the lens. This often results in an uncomfortable need to adjust one’s head to see clearly at different distances.
Understanding the limitations of current eyewear solutions, ViXion has engineered the ViXion1 to automatically adjust focus according to the distance of the object being viewed. This groundbreaking feature makes the glasses particularly useful not only for those who require vision correction but also for anyone who needs to view extremely fine details up close, with the ability to focus as near as 5 cm (approximately 2 inches).
These high-tech eyeglasses boast a 10-hour battery life and a lightweight design at 55 grams (approximately 1.94 ounces). They come with a USB-C charger that fully recharges the 150 mAh battery in just 3 hours. Moreover, the glasses feature Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity, allowing users to customize their experience through a companion smartphone app. This app enables calibration of focus, switching between automatic and manual focusing modes, and provides useful information such as the distance to the object in focus and battery status.
With dimensions of 160 x 160 x 35 mm (approximately 6.30 x 6.30 x 1.38 inches) and an IPX3 water resistance rating, the ViXion1 is both compact and durable. It also accommodates different pupillary distances, with an adjustable range from 60 to 70 mm.
Priced at 99,000 yen with an additional 900 yen shipping fee (approximately $665 in total), the ViXion1 is currently available for presale exclusively in Japan. For individuals outside of Japan or those not ready to transition away from traditional progressive lenses, there is an alternative solution—adding magnifying, flip-up clip-ons to regular glasses, which are available for purchase on platforms such as Amazon.
By introducing ViXion1 auto-focusing eyeglasses, ViXion is breaking new ground in the eyewear industry, offering a state-of-the-art solution for users to seamlessly transition between activities requiring different visual focuses with ease and comfort. For more detailed information and presale orders, potential buyers in Japan can explore the product offering.
