vision beyond the visible spectrum glasses theme

Glasses-like technology that can make the brain perceive and interpret electromagnetic waves (light) beyond what is normal, i.e., into the infrared or ultraviolet regions and possibly beyond. This is used to describe Geordi's iconic VISOR. Note: this includes X-ray glasses as a special case.

9 total · 1 major · 8 minor

StoryLevelMotivation
movie: X: The Man with the Xray Eyes (1963) major Dr. Xavier developed eyedrops intended to increase the range of human vision, allowing one to see beyond the visible spectrum into the ultraviolet and x-ray wavelengths and beyond.
movie: Predator (1987) minor The Predator had infrared vision.
movie: Predator 2 (1990) minor The Predator had infrared vision.
movie: Predators (2010) minor The Predators used helmets that allowed them to see in infrared.
movie: Star Trek Generations (1994) minor Geordi's VISOR.
movie: The Predator (2018) minor The Predators used helmets that allowed them to see in infrared.
tng1x01/02 minor VISOR :: VISOR
tng1x20 minor Geordi's VISOR was equipped with a visual acuity transmitter, and notably featured during the rescue operation.
tng3x07 minor VISOR :: VISOR