This is the kind of thing that doesn't get enough attention, amidst all the wailing about the evils of technology. There's a man who's come up with a way to dramatically reduce the cost of making eyeglasses, potentially bringing clear vision to millions, particularly in the third world, who previously couldn't afford the simple act of seeing.

This is not a new idea. I remember reading of an inventor that went a step further. Each lens of the glasses was flexible, and fluid filled. There was sort of a mini-pump attached to each lens. The user simply toyed with the pump until he could see clearly.

This was at least five years ago. I wonder what happened to the invention.

The URL got archived. Here's a direct one.

http://www.space.com/businesstechnology/technology/tech_today_glasses.html