Rasterbrille is a German name, and that's how they are known in Italy. Of course they can be called also pinholes glasses, or stenopeic glasses (in Spanish they are sometimes called "Estenos")

They allow a sharper vision in a wide array of eye conditions, from myopia to albinismus.

Moreover they positively stimulate the eyes to regain their natural mobility and also favor centralization (what Bates used to call "central fixation", the most important quality of a healthy eye, according to him).

They are NOT fit for

• reading in a poor light
• driving or any other dangerous activity

How many conditions could benefit from their use?

• Farsightedness and presbyopia (old age farsightedness): for reading and working on a computer.
• Myopia: watching TV or computer screens, or even for reading.
• Astigmatism: same
• Strabism or differences between the two eyes: to help them to a better integration .
• Cataracts: They are the only kind of glasses that can give a sharper vision.
• Albinismus: They can effectively reduce the impact of sun light. In many cases better than sun glasses.
• And many others....

Problems?

• They are not fit for activities involving fast movements (driving, sports, and so on)

More positive effects:

• They train the eyes to avoid staring, reestablishing the natural saccadic movements, improving sharpness.
• They can be a substitute for under corrected glasses during vision recovery. In facts they adapt to every change of eye power.
• They can often be used instead of sun glasses.
• They have a low price and an attractive styling
  

Type A plastic, black

Type C metal frame, very light and trendy

Type D metal frame

NOTICE: The holes are in the shape of a PYRAMID. That helps to filter light and glare more effectively
They are particularly well suited for problems between +4 and -4 diopters (myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism)
For higher prescriptions many people find "bifocals" (see under) more comfortable.

Rasterbrille "bifocals"

Upper holes are tinier and more frequent. The holes in the lower part are less but bigger
Types available: only C and D come in a bifocal version

What's good in them?

When you need to shift frequently between two distances (screen and keyboard ...).
There is no discomfort or distortions with the shift (while in normal bifocal glasses you may experiment both).. Also if you have a prescription of more or less than 4 diopters, these glasses can be more suited.

How to order them?

the price is 44 Euro + mail.
You can order them with an email and pay them through a eurogiro (ask your mail office) or with a bank draft (ask us for bank data).or (better) https://www.paypal.com (pay to cagnoli@metodobates.it)

If you speak french or spanish, you can go to our shop on line, see all the types and order them directly

Would you like to sell them?

Just let us know : We will send you our price list.