These magnifying glasses, featuring two bright LED lights and four different lens options, are said to be suitable for stamp collectors, sewing, reading, drawing etc.

Features:

• Magnifying Glasses with 2-LED
• 4 multiples of lens, 1.2X, 1.8X, 2.5X and 3.5X
• 2 len slots for using 2 pieces of lens, which can enlarge the object (>3.5X)
• Adjustment of head band
• Remove all lens and turn on light for hiking or walking at night
• AAA battery x 2 pieces

You can get a pair of 2-LED Magnifying Glasses from Gadget Brando for $24.

The Swedish-sounding startup Gunnar Optiks is a San Diego-based technology company that develops eyewear to help reduce the side effects of looking at a computer screen or digital hand-held devices for extended periods of time.

i-AMP Lens Technology gives you better performance and a visual advantage in the short term and cuts down on the wear and tear your eye feels in the long term.

i-AMP Lens Technology actually works with your eye, optic nerve and brain while you’re in front of your computer screen. With our technology you can see better, absorb more, and process more than you can with the naked eye. Short term you’re more effective… long term you’ll stop frying your eyes.

The Gunnar Optiks glasses are available in several different models and colors from the gunnaroptiks.com website. The prices ranges from $99 up to $189 USD.

(The Raw Feed via Prylfeber)

The Vuzix iWear line of lightweight multimedia eyewear gives the user a big screen experience by creating a virtual display equivalent to a 62-inch screen viewed from a distance of 9 feet (depending on model).

Ingenious optical trickery allows all Vuzix iWear to replicate the effect of watching a big screen from a safe viewing distance. Don’t ask us how- all we know is it’s like having a high-quality home cinema grafted on your retinas. What’s more these hi-tech specs are 3D enabled for automatic 2D/3D control.

Whether you’re into iPod vids, DVDs or the latest multiplayer games, we’ve got a Vuzix viewer for you.

There are four different models to choose from, with prices ranging from $200-$500. Here’s a video demonstration of the iWear AV920.

These “spy glasses” comes with 1GB of storage, a remote control, built-in earbuds and MP3 player, USB 2.0 interface, and a 1.3 megapixel digital camera that allows you to snap photos at a 1280×1024 pixel resolution.

These camera sunglasses certainly aren’t x-ray specs, but they do capture 1.3 megapixel still images (at a resolution of 1280×1024). The included RF remote-control is ideal for easy, stealth-style photo shooting. High-quality lightweight frame material and UV400 polarized flip-up lens. A polymer li-ion rechargeable battery provides a battery life of up to 9 hours (shooting 1 photo/minute). USB 2.0 interface via a standard Mini USB port for data upload and download & re-charging the battery.

The sunglasses also allow you to enjoy your music via MP3 playback. Built-in earbuds provide super convenient listen capability and can be hooked out of the way when not in use.

Features:

• 1GB of storage
• Plays MP3s and takes 1.3 Megapixel digital photos
• Embedded ear buds for MP3 playback
• Remote control for taking photos
• RF remote frequency: 2.4GHz
• Li-ion rechargeable battery (3.7V, 240mAh)
• USB 2.0 connection for transferring files and re-charging the battery
• Control buttons for Vol +/-, Fwd, Rwd, Play, Pause, Capture
• Includes: sunglasses, remote w/ strap, USB cable, storage case, cleaning cloth, extra clear lenses

The Spy Camera Sunglasses ($99.99) are available from ThinkGeek.

SightMate is a portable lightweight low vision aid system. The video magnifier is worn like eyeglasses and helps optimizing residual peripheral vision.

The SightMate LV920 vision tool can help approximately 40 to 60 percent of patients improve their visual acuity, and hence their quality of life. Tests have demonstrated that people with a 20/70 to 20/200 acuity in their better eye have been able to increase their reading and distance acuity to the range of 20/20 to 20/40 using their remaining peripheral vision while wearing the SightMate. SightMate improves the visual acuity of individuals with central vision loss by allowing them to magnify images or text and pan across it. The magnified images or text are viewed by vision that has not been lost to disease.

By a combination of edge detection, contrast enhancement and optical zoom, SightMate can also assist people with Diabetic Retinopathy or Glaucoma who have suffered a gradual loss over the entire vision field.

The SightMate LV920 ($3,499) will be available soon (pre-orders are open).

(DailyTech via Crave)

Here’s an alternative to those Cinemizer iPod Video Glasses that we covered last month. This model can be connected to any multi-media device with an AV output, and will give you an 80-inch virtual screen.

Screen your movies in such a way that it seems as though you’re looking at a huge screen. Watch movies in bed without disturbing your better half, chill out on the train in front of a top film, or plug in in-flight and free yourself from those horrible little seat-back screens.

Features:

• None radiation true and full color micro LCD panel
• Comfort viewing, no eye irritation, scatheless to eyes and eyevision
• 80 inch large virtual screen for enhanced personal entertainment
• Auto switching between different video system, Pal/Ntsc/Secam
• Standard Nokia Mobile batteries in-built, removable, chargeable and exchangeable
• Low power consumption
• Adjustable volume

You can get the Eyepod Cinema Glasses from Bim Bam Banana for $509.

We have seen the LED Reading Glasses. If you’re planning for more lively activities though, these glasses from AOSafety are probably a better choice.

Lighted safety glasses from AO-Safety offer hands-free direct lighting. Safety glass has an anti-fog coating that keeps vision clear in tight spaces. Ultra-bright, adjustable LED lights prolong battery life (batteries included). The safety glass has rubber temples and nose pads for added comfort. Great for any project with poor lighting; plumbing, electrical work, auto repair, assembly, inspection work and more. Microfiber bag/cleaning cloth included. Glasses meet ANSI Z87.1 impact standards.

A pair of AOSafety Light Vision LED Safety Glasses will set you back $12.50.

(Via Cool Tool)

Cinemizer is a pair of iPod video glasses that recently was launched by the Carl Zeiss optical systems manufacturer during the Macworld Expo 2008.

They feature a wired remote that lets you play, stop and pause videos. The glasses are powered by a battery residing in the special iPod dock.

The special ZEISS technology guarantees unparalleled image quality in video eyewear on an imaginary screen with a 115cm (45 inches) diagonal at a distance of 2 meters (78 inches).

The Cinemizer will be available in five different colors and priced at 370 Euros (about $544 USD) when the product is released in February or March.

(I4U News via Tech Digest)

Etsy member missval took the best of two words and added this awesome set of 4 Space Invaders Whisky Glasses to her shop.

Unfortunately, they’re already sold out.

(Via Wonderland)

Recently we covered the EzVision Video Eyewear and now our friends over at Coolest Gadgets makes us aware of these cool iPod Video Goggles ($200).

Simply plug them into your video iPod and they will project a virtual 24 inch screen for you to enjoy movies, music videos and games on.

Display format: 320 x 240, 24-bit color, 50–60 Hz frame rate.

Plug in the EzVision Video Eyewear ($306) to any portable video/movie/DVD player and enjoy the movies in such a way that it seems as though you’re looking at a 50 inch large screen. The 68g portable lightweight glasses also features built-in headphones.

There are retractable headphones that are built into the arms of the specs, so you can truly plug-in and zone-out. Watch movies in bed without disturbing your better half, chill out on the train in front of a top film, or plug in in-flight and free yourself from those horrible little seat-back screens. They have an 8 hour re-chargeable battery, an integral volume control, and come with adaptors to connect to iPods (and we tried it successfully with the new Zune player too) and DVD players.

Features

• Video eye-wear offering a 50inch virtual screen to watch DVDs, videos from your Video iPod, TV, or games from your gaming station.
• Resolution of 320 x 240.
• Fit like a pair of glasses.
• An eight hour rechargeable battery pack with volume control for the ezVision.
• Adaptors to connect to iPods and DVD players.
• Suitable for ages 14 years+.
• Requires an AC wall charger (UK adaptor included).
• Size: 16 x 6.5 x 3cm (folded).

Crickett is a brand new product from Rocco Originals, a Texas based a manufacturer and distributor of eyewear.

The 3-in-1 product features a LED flashlight and reading light combo with a pair of reading glasses hidden in the concealed compartment at the base.

One touch and the CRICKETT automatically unfolds its robotic arm and activates a high-intensity light that makes personal reading a pleasure even in the darkest room. A strong metal Book Clip secures the CRICKETT to any Paperback or Hardbound book and its pivoting head allows you to read both open pages and turn pages with ease.

The CRICKETT is available in 9 popular shades and comes complete with your choice of Color Coordinated Reading Glasses in one of 4 Powers (1.00, 1.50, 2.00, 2.50)

Manufacturer suggested retail price is set to $25.

Do you get complaints from your partner when you want to have the lights on to be able to read before going to sleep?

The LED Lighting Reading Glasses ($20) might be just what you’re looking for. The two built-in LEDs will light up what you are reading without disturbing others too much.

Glasses are magnified 2.5 times to make reading or project-working easier. Frames have two LEDs built in to light up your book or project, eliminating the need for a flashlight. Batteries included, along with a screwdriver for battery replacement at a later date.

No need for glasses? Try the Cap LED Light.

(Via Gearlog)