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Glasses: Through The Ages

GLASSES THROUGH THE AGES Since their invention Many believe the roots of their invention were the Greeks, others the Romans or Persians. NERO 700 EXPENSIVE GLASSES 100AD The first suspected instance of someone using a lens to see clearer was in the 1200s. Emperor Nero was said to use an emerald to watch gladiatorial games MEGNIF ED 13TH O CENTURY years ago, The first documented use of glasses was recorded in the 1400s. Monks and Craftsmen in Italy wore magnifying lenses set in leather. spectacles, glasses, blinkers... whatever you call them, have made a massive impact on the course of humanity. 15 TH CENTURY G THE D PRINTING PRESS Book Production MARINONI accelerated due to the invention of the printing press. More and more people demanded glasses or wearable lenses to read with. It was said that spectacle peddlers could be seen on most street corners. 17TH CENTURY By the 17th Century Glasses had reached Britain 21629 In BRITISH SPECTACLES the first spectacles makers opened. Wieling Wool Chatha rth Foreland Folkertongo unkirke dndyk ASmouth Baachy Head PImiuth Tor Bay Portland Seilly Ena ralmorelh wbartmouth 18TH CENTURY At this time the idea of permanent lenses hanging on the bridge of the nose was still fairly alien, with many preferring to continue using a crude form of the monocole for one-eyed reading. The 18th century saw the invention of the 'Around the Ear design which held the glasses in place. The invention of the "Around the Ear Glasses onfldoel on k Gemeenten, c iese en itern Touden be e Hong k zal op ven OOtelic wadden we an rederat relof nloof n kunde, e eze O1920s Teroorloven, w ook veroo 20TH CENTURY 1erpebben. wi ons n de le Benjamin Franklin helped develop the first bifocal lens spectacles 1930s Contact lenses become widely available and glasses and sunglasses designs become far more 'style' orientated. Sunglasses as fashion items 1950s started to take off as an increase in movie stars were seen wearing them for protection from very bright studio lights. Research into sunglasses resulted in the invention of the Polaroid lens. Contact Lenses Glasses are a mainstay in modern fashion PRESENT DAY Google Glass Laser Eye Increase in people undergoing Laser Eye Google Glass is sure to be one of the main highlights of the 21st Century treatment is exponential www.opticalexpress.co.uk

Glasses: Through The Ages

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Glasses, Specs, Spectacles...Whatever you call them, they have been one of the greatest inventions of the last millennium - giving clearer sight to millions. They have shaped scientists, philosophers ...

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