Night vision eyeglasses fit for a race driver

Damian Koh | Sep 22, 2008

Clearly no one's taking chances when it comes to the upcoming F1 night race in Singapore this weekend. As you know, night will turn into day from September 26 to 28 when the Marina Bay Street Circuit lights up with 1,500 Philips projectors. Although the lights are designed to avoid glare, there are never enough precautions that one can take--from rain-proof visors to night vision eyeglasses.

According to Tag Heuer, race driver Sebastien Bourdais will be wearing its Night Vision eyeglasses, developed in partnership with the Peugeot Sport team, Le Mans Series champion and medical experts. These are said to be able to correct night myopia, contrast dark blue surroundings and reduce glare.

Although the eyewear was developed specifically for racing purposes, at S$1,112.80 (US$802.13) a pair, the only difference between Bourdais and you wearing them is that he probably didn't have to fork out a single penny for the eyeglasses, while you'll have to pay through your nose for them.

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