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Jan 1, 1270
The very first glasses were invented.
The first glasses were invented between 1268 and 1289 by an unknown Italian inventor. They had to be balanced on your nose. -
Jan 1, 1270
Sunglasses are invented.
The first sunglasses were made by the Chinese. They were not used for sun protection. They were used to hide their eye expressions. -
Jan 1, 1400
Convex Lenses
Venetians created convex lenses. They were used to correct farsightedness. -
Jan 1, 1451
Concave lenses were invented.
A German invented concave lenses. They helped people with nearsightedness. -
Glasses Have Bows To Hold Them Up
Edward Scarlett creates temples that rest on your ears. This makes them easier and more comfortable to wear. -
Bifocals are invented
Benjamin Franklin invents the bifocal. They help people see near and far without having to change glasses. -
Astigmatism Correction
Sir George Airy creates the first lenses that correct astigmatism. They help many people that could not have glasses before. -
Trifocals are invented.
John Hawkins invents the trifocals. They help people see near intermediate and far distances.
