Pinhole glasses

If you’ve been to the major pharmacy chain stores in Malaysia, you’ve probably come across a section displaying weird looking eye wear. They look like sun shades because they’re black, only with many tiny holes in them. They’re called pinhole glasses.

They reminded me of a promise I made to the good people at pinhole-glasses.com to publish an unbiased review, way back in May. Gosh, how time flies. Sorry Gwen.

I was excited to give it a try since I am myopic. Who knows this might improve my vision, not completely or instantly but it's worth a shot. And I do get heightened dizziness after long hours focusing on my laptop monitor, prolonged TV viewing and intensive reading. At times I had to hold on to a solid object like my bed post, the sofa or even the wall. Lying down or closing my eyes doesn't help, I just have to rough it out. Who knows, this will be the remedy I've been wondering about. I'm not sure if others have the same problem or intensity. It's probably just me.
The pinhole pack, all the way from Italy.

I have tried the product and it does help give clear outlines to my vision.
I am able to read under good lighting wearing pinhole eyeglasses, without my prescribed glasses. So can I watch tv and do work around the house. I would say it gives me 50% improved reading vision as compared to 100% with my prescribed glasses.

Of course with the many tiny holes, it makes my vision somewhat multiplied, like having fly eyes; honeycomb vision they call it. And the pinholes are noticeable enough to give me stares and puzzled look from the public. Come to think of it, it does make me look like a fly; with the transparent frame and two black eye patch looking lenses. The researchers and designers at pinhole-glasses.com sure could put some sleek design sense into this one.
The pinhole view. Takes a little getting used to.

Just as I wouldn’t wear it in public, I will not wear it for driving as it gives me obstructed and limited view. (This is also mentioned in the ‘how it works’ section at pinhole-glasses.com. The site also explains the initial 'nuisance' experienced by first time users and how it can be overcome. Like any first time, it takes a little getting used to, and what better way than to have extra knowledge of 'why' and 'how') Furthermore, I am very myopic and my prescribed glasses and contact lenses are still the best aids. The same goes to those who operate heavy and hazardous machinery.

I am not sure how long it will take to gain noticeable improvement in my eyesight but for those seeking better eyesight and vision in the long run, pinhole glasses seems like a good option to try. It is not prescribed glasses or contact lenses; neither does it compare to laser eye surgery; but it’s worth a shot. And it’s affordable too.
Note the honeycomb effect.

Check out the details of how it works, benefits and limitations of this simple solution at pinhole-glasses.com. It is a great site offering loads of information, not only about the pinhole concept but also useful facts about the eyes and vision. And as one of the experts in pinhole eyeglasses, the site helps users to fully benefit from the use of pinhole glasses. Knowledge is power.

You might also want to view the wiki about pinhole glasses.