Expert: Janet Carter - 4/5/2006

Question
they sell this  eye glassess device that has   lots ofpinholes in it and  claim it can  reduce  vion   problems and relax the eye and   improve vision

is this true and  what other devices are avial for thsi?

Answer
Actually, I believe the FTC has cracked down on the company selling them for fraudulent claims.  It is true that a pinhole focuses light, (same way a camera focuses) and therefore if you look through a pinhole and you are nearsighted you will read the eyechart better.  You will also have NO peripheral (side) vision and will be in trouble if you try and drive (because you may not see a kid running out into the street, or anything else coming from your side).  The device DOES nothing to "reduce vision problems and relax the eye and improve vision."  A pure scam.  I suggest you google "pinhole glasses" and learn more.