Glasses, also known as eyeglasses or spectacles, are frames with lenses worn in front of the eyes to correct or assist vision. They consist of lenses mounted in a frame that sits on the bridge of the nose and is held in place by temples, or earpieces, that hook over the ears. The lenses can be either clear or tinted. Glasses are a common vision aid for various refractive errors.
1928: Tim Killick: First Professional Cricketer to Wear Glasses Continuously
In 1928, Neville Cardus wrote that in the 19th-century glasses were seen as a sign of weakness. He noted that Tim Killick became the first professional cricketer to wear glasses continuously after his vision declined in 1897.
1971: Rishi Agarwal's Theory on Glasses Reaching Europe
In 1971, Rishi Agarwal proposed that glasses reached Europe via the Arabs, citing Vyasatirtha's possession of glasses in the 1520s.
2008: Joshua Silver's Adjustable Corrective Glasses
In 2008, Joshua Silver designed glasses with adjustable correction using a syringe and silicone solution.
2012: NBA Players and Geek Chic Glasses
In 2012, several NBA players adopted lensless, thick-framed glasses as a fashion statement during post-game interviews, reminiscent of Steve Urkel.
2017: Mandatory Safety Glasses for Dentists and Surgeons
In 2017, safety glasses became mandatory for dentists and surgeons in Canada and other countries to prevent infections from patient fluids.