You may have heard of another very unique product called Kaleidoscope Glasses, but are they the same as diffraction glasses? NO, very different in fact. The word “Kaleidoscope”originates from the early 19th century in Greek where kalos means ‘beautiful’, eidos represents ‘form’ and finally “scope” referring to the visual effects. Kaleidoscope glasses are becoming very popular across the nation, partly due to the celebrity exposure the glasses have had. They bend light through a series of faceted lenses that create duplicates of light waves. This effect is similar to that of a “bug eye” or repeating pattern. Some are infused with rainbow coloring and faceted in different ways to create remarkable visual effects and colors. These glasses are a phenomenal experience and surely a level above diffraction in intensity.

Described by the exhibition as a “Colonial Afrofuturist” (a strange modifier at best to choose for “Afrofuturism”), Banneker fought colonial articulations of what researchers in science studies sometimes call “racist science” in an exchange of letters with none other than Thomas Jefferson. Banneker was himself empirical evidence that being melanated was not a barrier to having a thriving and successful intellect. A biography by historian Charles A. Cerami claims that Banneker was likely of Dogon heritage, though I do not find the argument convincing. The curators seemingly chose to emphasize this idea as fact to suggest that doing astronomical work was his specific cultural inheritance, since the Dogon, an ethnic group indigenous to areas of contemporary Mali and part of Burkina Faso, are known to be—and are presented in the exhibition as—people with a history of scientific engagement with the night sky. Researchers place visual auras into three categories: positive, negative and perceptual. Negative visual manifestations include scotomas (blind spots). Positive visual manifestations include zigzag lines and flashing lights (photopsia). His generation has something that mine did not because our ancestors had the vision to dream up a museum—a political and cultural project—that might contain exhibitions like this one. As I watched him kneel, I realized that I was living in an Afrofuturist dream come to life.

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Wearing kaleidoscope glasses is a great way to enhance light shows and parties. You can also enjoy wearing kaleidoscope glasses at 3D movies, with the iTunes windows media player, while watching fireworks and even during Christmas displays. Kaleidoscope rainbow prism sunglasses are based on this general idea, but are actually light-bending eyewear. Instead of using mirrors, the lenses refract and bend light waves. You may see people wearing these sunglasses at clubs and EDM festivals, and they have gotten a lot of exposure from celebrities who have been seen wearing them.

Ohhh, so pretty! The Patented Lens Technology used in our heart glasses produces remarkable clarity and clear shapes. When you are standing in front of the main-stage of your next major music festival, these glasses will make the lights explode into rainbow hearts! Heart Effect Diffraction Glasses do not diffract indirect light, the unique 3D heart shaped diffraction effect is most evident when you are looking head on at a point of light. We advertise Diffraction Glasses as a device for enhancing live music events such as raves and festivals because this where they work best. When live music is combined with production lighting and Diffraction Glasses, you and your friends will not be able to help but be entranced by the stunning rainbow light patterns which fill your entire vision. The most common causes of kaleidoscope or pixelated vision include migraines, eye misalignment, brain injuries, retinal damage and the use of hallucinogenic drugs. Kaleidoscope vision related to migraines Depending on what you want to get out of your Diffraction Glasses, certain pairs will be more suitable. Some people enjoy a softer effect to wear during the day and for long-term use, many of our customers look for the more intense effects created by multiple layers of grating materials or multiple lenses.The most popular choices of Rave Glasses include lenses with dimensional optics that bend, refract, or diffract light. These types of eyewear are common amongst ravers due to their ability to enhance the visual aspect of the event. Rave glasses include diffraction glasses, kaleidoscope glasses, light up glasses, goggles, and other types of eyewear. Some choose to wear them as a fashion statement, and some to enhance light shows at their favorite EDM Festival. At GloFX, we aim for the best of both worlds: glasses that are both stylish AND enhance your visual experience. Glasses are the perfect accompaniment to any rave and are sure to make your experience an epic one! A diffraction grating is a tool used for the separation of the spectral lines, they act as a "super prism", separating the different colours of light. Diffraction Goggles: With the same light bending features as our glasses, Diffraction Goggles take it even further with a fully immersive experience. By completely covering your eyes and filtering every bit of light through the lens, Diffraction Goggles range from 5 to 8 out of 10 in terms of intensity. Although we think visual events are where you will get the most astonishing effects, the reality is that actually GloFX Diffraction Glasses create food for your eyes absolutely anywhere! Diffraction Glasses help the wearer feel as though they are part of the show or event by enhancing the lights all on their own. Our glasses have been rapidly gaining popularity in the live music scene because they bring the user further “into” the show, for the person wearing the glasses the gap between the show and themselves seems to disappear as they are surrounded by beautiful lights.