​A MONOCLE FOR A NEW MILLENNIUM

 

Today we have the ability to access an incredible amount of information on our mobile devices however the user is limited by their visual acuity but with the smartphone user base maturing more users require help in the form of reading spectacles.

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Many technologies have moved on quickly but we are still using visual aids invented in the 15th century

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The ability to quickly check smartphones without the laborious process of using reading spectacles for checking email, texting, and web browsing is essential.

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We have all experienced trying to hold a smartphone in one hand while trying to locate, unfold, and use reading spectacles on the move.

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And of course if you don't use a smartphones you can still use your iMonocle any time any place you would use reading spectacles.

 

Challenges and Disadvantages of Reading Spectacles

 

• Storing of bulky or awkwardly shaped glasses loose in pockets or bags

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• Costly damage to spectacles by not using a protective case

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• Protective case taking up a large amount of space in pocket or bags

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• The time taken to locate the spectacles in pockets, a bag or purse, car door pockets & luggage

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• Time spent removing spectacles from protective case

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• Difficulty holding items you want to read while locating and positioning spectacles

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• Protective case having to be stored or relocated while the spectacles are being used

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• Unfolding the arms of the spectacles

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• Positioning the spectacles on the nose and ears with two hands

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• Having to reverse all actions after use and replace case in pocket or bag.

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​iMonocle Advantages

 

• Can be stored directly in a pocket, purse or bag therefore eliminating the need for a protective case.​

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• Convenient and ready for immediate use, just remove from pocket or bag,  use, and replace

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• Small and thin enough to fit in pockets

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• Curved & textured soft flexible silicone housing is designed for user comfort and to resist damage

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• Can be held to the eye or retained in the eye orbit for hands free use

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• A hole in the flexible tab allows the device to be secured to clothing, wallets, purses, bags or worn around the neck to prevent loss

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• Integrated flexible tab used to keep the lens clean and allow easy presentation to the eye orbit

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• Easy to clean, i.e. rinse in water or remove lens, wash in warm water with detergent & reinsert lens

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• No more searching for reading spectacles. Always have an iMonocle handy, in pockets, the car, kitchen, garage, office or on a lanyard, anywhere you may need a quick glance at important information

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• iMonocle may be used with prescription spectacles and contact lenses to enhance reading vision*

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• Lens housing manufactured from soft silicone to prevent scratching prescription lenses when used together

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• iMonocle is held to the eye or held in the eye orbit and text object placed at appropriate distance for optimum reading clarity

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• Unique contemporary design and colour