VisionPlus India

LIVING IN A SCREEN- FIRST WORLD We now spend more time looking at screens than at people. Laptops, phones, tablets, smart TVs, VR headsets — the modern eye lives in constant stimulation. As a result, digital eye strain, dry eyes, blurred focus and attention fatigue have become the silent epidemics of our time. But instead of retreating from technology, the eyewear industry in 2026 is redefining how we coexist with it. Blue-light lenses are no longer a trend — they are standard. Adaptive lenses now shift tone based on ambient light and screen exposure. Smart coatings reduce glare, enhance contrast and protect retinal health without compromising aesthetics. Even more importantly, eye care is becoming preventive rather than reactive. Annual eye tests are evolving into holistic vision check-ups, incorporating lifestyle data, ANNUAL EYE TESTS ARE EVOLVING INTO HOLISTIC VISION CHECK-UPS, INCORPORATING LIFESTYLE DATA, WORK HABITS AND SCREEN TIME PATTERNS work habits and screen time patterns. Vision is no longer just measured; it is understood. THE RISE OF SMART AND INTELLIGENT EYEWEAR 2026 marks a turning point where eyewear begins to blur into wearable technology. Smart glasses now go beyond notifications and navigation. They assist with posture, detect fatigue, offer real-time translation and even track eye movement to improve learning and concentration. What once felt futuristic has quietly become functional. Yet, the most interesting shift is not in what these glasses do, but in how they are designed. Gone are the clunky, obviously ‘tech’ frames. Today’s intelligent eyewear looks indistinguishable from luxury fashion pieces, minimal, sculptural and discreet. Technology has learned to hide behind beauty. The message is clear: innovation must feel invisible. VISION AS WELLNESS One of the most powerful shifts in 2026 is the integration of vision into the broader wellness conversation. 39 VISION PLUS INDIA EDITION