What Can A Pair of Glasses Do?

I’ve worn glasses since… well, since as long as I can remember. You know, long before wearing glasses made you look smart or cool or hipster. I’ve even had 2 surgeries to correct my vision, but I’m back where I started and wear glasses again. And guess what? Now I relish wearing them, because I realize they can be hip, cool and fun accessories.

glasses: Adlens (c/o) | shirt: Vince (last seen here) | pants: Forever 21 | shoes: Halogen | leather bracelet: Hermes | (photos by Chloe - check her reflection in the 3rd photo!)

But my glasses aren’t just for fun. Without them, I can’t see to drive and I can’t see to work. And I can’t even see my friends unless they are right in front of me. I feel kind of like I’m in a big lonely bubble when I forget where I put my glasses (so now I wear them on my necklace!). When I was contacted by Adlens to try their John Lennon Collection glasses I jumped at the opportunity… and learned quite a bit in the process.

I didn’t realize that an estimated 1.3 billion (yes, that’s with a “B”) people around the world could benefit from wearing glasses. They either lack access to eye care specialists (in sub-Saharan Africa there is 1 optometrist per 1 million people) and/or have issues of affordability. Adlens has a social soul and has a “buy 1, give 1″ program to provide access to glasses, starting in Rwanda. But the best part is the most amazing thing about Adlens glasses.

They aren’t typical glasses that are being given to Rwandans, they are self-adjusting glasses - no need to visit an optometrist. As in instant prescription eyewear. Whoa… could they really work? I received my glasses in the mail and I could decide if I wanted: reading glasses, intermediate glasses, or distance glasses. I decided on distance glasses and turned the dial, set the lever, detached the fluid injection sides, and inserted the caps. Voilà instant prescription glasses! They do work and are, in one word, amazing! How practical would it be to have a spare pair of glasses when traveling that could immediately be set to your present prescription? And I can only imagine the possibilities for those without access to optometrists.

Children and young adults who have poor vision now have hope of clear vision without having to wait to see an optometrist. Thanks to companies like Adlens for mixing fashion and technology with charity, we’ll all see the world a bit more clearly, especially those direly in need.

This is a sponsored post written by Kim & Chloe on behalf of Adlens. All opinions are 100% ours, as always. But y’all knew that :)

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  • Jen West

    Wow, instant prescription lenses sounds awesome. I love it when companies like Adlens and Toms have a “buy one give one” motto. I wish other companies would do the same to those less fortunate!! one optometrist for every one million people is insane, btw!

  • Ali Mackin

    Well they certainly look great on you. Have you ever considered lasic eye surgery. I have known a number of people who have had this done had wonderful results.

    Ali of

    Dressing Ken

  • Patti_NotDeadYetStyle

    what a great idea, esp for those who can’t get to the doctor. and you look spec-tacular in these, thanks for sharing with Visible Monday!

  • biti

    I love your glasses, they are very cool on you :) . Also love your outfit from head to toe :) Thank you for visiting us at pret-a-vivrecom Have a fabulous week!

  • Meghan

    This is a great idea , I am blessed that currently I don’t need them but I often wear fake glasses , I just like the look . But for those who truly need them this is a great initiative and you look gorgeous .

  • rheaderblogger

    Wow…instant prescription? I have never heard of that… and I love that this company has a concept of giving back to people, especially to those who need this.
    I wear glasses as well, contacts during the summer or days that I want to wear sunglasses as I don’t have prescription sunglasses. Without my glasses, everything is so blurry, and like you.. I feel alone without it! :)
    Have a great day!
    Visiting from http://www.rheaetcetera.com

  • Miss Cellany

    Lovely photos, you look great in your glasses, I like the funky style. I’m as blind as a bat without my all singing and dancing specs but I can’t say that I like them. My eyesight is steadily deteriorating so I need new prescription glasses every year and my old ones are recycled for use overseas.

  • Trina

    Thank you for this amazing tip! I’m a true fan of Tom shoes only for this reason. I like to call my eye glass collection, my eye candy. From now on I will make sure I look to Adiens for my next purchase.

  • sofia

    Nice outfit! Thanks for sharing your thoughts =)
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  • Jan Graham-McMillen

    Will wonders never cease? You look wonderful in them, BTW. And very cute shoes.

    Astonishing technology, and I’m going right now to chase them down. Doubly interesting because of their admirable ethic.

    What grand stuff. Worn lenses or glass all my life, but my huz is resistant to the changes in his eyes due to his “increasing maturity”. Might be just what he needs!

    Very interesting post … thank you so much!

  • Lynaea

    Amazing (seriously, self-adjusting?). And very cool… they look great on you. (Love the orange sandals, by the way…)