Be a private eye with Spy Specs

November 11, 2009

Do you ever wish that you had eyes in the back of your head? Well that's now an option. New Spy Specs offer consumers the chance to see what's happening behind them, much like a rear view mirror in a car.

The lenses are coated with a special reflective material. When users don a pair of the unique shades, they can stare straight ahead to see normally, or look to the sides of the lenses and observe any action happening behind them. Just be careful when driving!

The frames come in a classic aviator shape, which is a favorite style among celebs like Rachel Bilson, Jennifer Aniston and Nicole Richie.

The bio-pic Amelia, which follows the life of ill-fated pilot Amelia Earhart, is also expected to influence the fashion world, the Baltimore Sun reports. You can expect to see an increase the popularity of the vintage sunglasses that the aviation legend frequently sported.

Seeing behind you might come in handy sometimes, but make sure to look out for your eye health, too. When out in the sunlight for stretches of time, be sure that your glasses boast UV protection, the American Optometric Association suggests.