An Oxford physicist has invented “self-adjusting” eyeglasses to distribute to people in poor countries who cannot afford to see an optometrist and buy their own. Wearers use syringes to pump silicone oil into the lenses upon their first use until they reach optimum clarity. … at $19 a pair, Joshua Silver hopes his will help those in less fortunate countries see the world more clearly.


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