Within today’s society and also throughout history, many people have had to wear eyeglasses. Some of the earliest forms of eyeglasses date back to as far as the year 1270, as well as the ‘Reading Stones’ from the 9th century. So basically, the need for eyeglasses has been apparent throughout nearly all of human history.
Some of the first designs ranged from; emeralds (these were usually found to be used by very wealthy people), monocles (which were singular eyeglasses) and even half filled jars with water in them to help magnify objects e.g., maps, scripts etc. Of course, these were just the beginnings of what we have come to know today.
In today’s world of technology eyeglasses have advanced dramatically, not just by adding frames which hold themselves up by resting on the ears (as opposed to the good old monocle), but by the lens itself. The lens can hold major benefits to anyone in need of visual aid, as they can now be adjusted to tailor for the individuals needs. This has been a great breakthrough within optical science and has provided many people with the eye care that they deserve.
I’ve actually seen some people trying to work yet they can barely see a thing, I think that this is usually just a matter of pride though which varies for many. Some people that do have eye problems don’t like to wear eyeglasses, for the simple fact of how they might look to everybody else. I’m sure that if they purchased some glasses and actually looked in the mirror, they would be able to see that they look fine.
For many years now, celebrities all over the world have worn eyeglasses. This list includes presidents, pop stars, actors and actresses. Some of them have even had funny and elaborate designs made for them to look exactly how they want; others have even removed the lens and just worn the frames to keep their own trademark look. Obviously, eyeglasses are created for beneficial reasons, but these days’ people often use them as a fashion statement.
So going back to lenses, the advances in optical eyewear has been a well thought out journey that is still reaching new levels of technology today. Just by changing the shape of the lens, the retina within the eye can be guided to see in a different way. A slight change in depth or thickness on the lens can have a major impact on your line of sight. People who are short or far sighted can easily have a dependable pair of glasses made for them which will greatly increase their vision.
I saw someone at work not so long ago that had a pair of eyeglasses that change color when introduced to sunlight. I found this quite impressive as it’s like a 2 in 1 function, so inside or out you’ll always be protected.
So at the end of the day it’s really down to you whether or not to invest in eyeglasses, but as with all things, if you don’t take proper care, things will eventually get worse.
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