By Jen Viegas, Seeker.com, November 7, 2016
Many dogs and cats already sport prescription eyewear, and new research finds some wild primates become far-sighted with age.
A chimpanzee wearing bifocals, a dog sporting prescription sunglasses, and a bonobo undergoing Lasik-type surgery to correct his vision could all be in the future, since new research suggests some mammals suffer from far-sightedness and other vision-related issues that often affect people.
It may seem silly to outfit a wild animal with glasses, but scientists have determined that diminished eyesight, which often happens with aging, can hinder necessary tasks.
