Fun Facts About Eyeglasses
Early eyeglasses, dating back to 13th-century Italy, were called "reading stones" and featured lenses made of quartz or beryl mounted in heavy wood, leather, or bone frames. Modern, lighter glasses are not actually made of glass; roughly 99.9% of lenses are manufactured from durable plastic resin.
Fun Facts About Glasses
Inuit UV Protection: Over 2,000 years ago, the Inuit used bone or wood goggles with thin slits to block the sun's glare, making them the first specialized sunglasses.
The First Frames: Italian monks or craftsmen in the late 13th century are often credited with creating the first wearable frames that balanced on the nose.
Benjamin Franklin's Invention: Benjamin Franklin invented bifocals in 1784 to solve both his near-sighted and far-sighted vision issues.
Most Expensive Shades: In 2012, luxury maker Chopard created the most expensive sunglasses ever, costing roughly $400,000.
Popularity: Nearly half the world's population wears some form of vision correction, with spectacles being the most common choice.
Oldest Frames: The earliest frames were typically made from natural materials like bone, leather, or wood.
No Damages: Contrary to myths, wearing the wrong prescription glasses will not damage your eyes, though they may cause headaches or eye fatigue.
Intelligence Perception: Studies have suggested that people often perceive those wearing glasses as more intelligent.
