Spectacles Story

We use many types of spectacles like sunglasses, goggles and spectacles to protect the eyes. Some interesting things related to them are for you.

+ 1000 AD Started using spectacles. These glasses were first invented to see distant objects.

+ In the period between AD 1285-1289, quartz glasses were made from silicon and oxygen atoms. These spectacles fitted in cases made of leather, metals and bones were very useful for the elderly. However, modern mirrors do not have long sides on both sides. It was not possible to wear them simply by placing them in the circular rings.

+ The Spaniards made a new model of spectacles by placing ribbons on both sides of the frames and tying them to the head to prevent the spectacles from slipping from the eyes. However, this model was not very popular.

+ In some countries in Africa, a person spends three months on glasses Exceeding.

+ Spectacles Some change frequently. It is not the people of Europe who change glasses so widely.

+ It is reported that more than 400,000 pairs of eyeglasses are wasted in America every year.

+ Everyone, young and old, uses sunglasses to protect themselves from the sun. And do you know why they were made in the first place? China was the first country to manufacture sunglasses. Sunglasses were used here as early as the 12th century. But these are made. Not to protect the eyes from the sun. Lawyers use these glasses to hide their expression while questioning witnesses in court.

+ Instead of spectacles, many people are using high index lenses these days. But first this high index lens was made of plastic.

+ The making of spectacles by placing the hands on both sides of the spectacles and firmly fitting them in the ear began in 1730. This pattern of spectacles was made by Edward Scarlett of London-

+ Bifocal lens was invented by American scientist Benjamin Franklin. In 1784, Franklin, who had a defect in seeing near and far objects, developed these means to overcome this problem.

+ Since the 20th century, comfortable spectacles in various designs have started to be made in America and Europe.

+ Aviator is the most popular goggle for eye care as well as being stylish.

+ Goggles used in various fields like Blowtor Goggles, Swimming Goggles, Laboratory- Research Goggles, Welding Goggles, Dark Adafter Goggles,

* It is estimated that three out of every ten people in India use goggles!

+ You will make spectacles out of gems

Do you know? Roman Emperor Nero used to watch gladiator fights with spectacles made of polished gems.

+ There are many types of spectacles like sunglasses, safety glasses but goggles are the latest trend.

Do you know how they came into use? To the eye of those who swim in the seas

These goggles were first invented to prevent salt water from burning. After that it became available to everyone in various forms and models.

+ We often hear that our eyesight is impaired by using other people's glasses. But this is just a myth.