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Daily Briefing: Bryce Harper Uses Photochromic Lenses, Barça Studies Sleep and Performance

Thursday, Mar. 28, 2019A roundup of some of the key sports technology stories you need to know, including SportTechie’s own content and stories from around the web.

  • Phillies Outfielder Bryce Harper to Wear Photochromic Contacts in Games: New Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper will wear photochromic contact lenses on the field this season. The lenses can adapt to changing light conditions, and the technology has long been used in glasses but is new to contact lenses. Harper has worn contacts since eighth grade. He began testing the photochromic lenses during spring training as part of his sponsorship with contact lens brand Acuvue Oasys.