The very earliest idea of magnification dates way back to the 1st century AD when it was noted that “letters are seen enlarged and more clearly through a globe or glass filled with water.” The first actual eyeglasses came along about 1,200 years later.
They consisted of thin pieces of glass placed directly on the eye ball. Earlier version of contact lenses?
Eyeglasses today besides being a necessity for most of us are also a fashion statement for women. Here are some interesting facts to consider.
To avoid eyeglasses in most cases there’s always Lasik surgery, contacts or cataract surgery. Cataract surgery worked for me. It was quick and easy and Medicare took care of it.
Things to think about when choosing glasses are eye color, hair color, face shape, what color you wear most, how the glasses fit and your budget.
As for color, tortoiseshell frames work out well. The tones and undertones are similar to those found in hair color.
Benjamin Franklin invented bifocals but try to avoid them. They tend to make your eyes look really big as through the viewer were looking at your eyes through a magnifying glass. Progressive lenses solve this problem.
Rimless or cat’s eye glasses are not particularly flattering for women.
Every spring and fall eyeglass manufacturers launch new styles, technology, shapes and colors. Think about changing your glasses if they’re more than five years old or something as simple if you change your hair color.
Don’t hang your glasses from a necklace. “Half glasses” for a woman made you look older than you really are.
Dark glasses are really worthwhile! Besides blocking out the sun’s UV rays they ward off macular degeneration and you can get away with no eye makeup. They can make you feel anonymous, too. You can see people but they can’t see your eyes. Just those cool dark glasses! The darker the lens the better but stay away from yellow or pink lenses. They can make the sun look brighter. Sunglasses can even be made with prescription lenses!
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Joan
To avoid eyeglasses in most cases there’s always Lasik surgery, contacts or cataract surgery. Cataract surgery worked for me. It was quick and easy and Medicare took care of it.
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Joan
The most important thing for me is to have a pair of glasses in each room in the house!
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