Eyeglasses

Everything you need to know about Eyeglasses

Eyeglasses History

For many centuries the eyeglasses were made of wood, horn or bone.
To date, the name of the inventor of the first glasses has not been revealed.
In 1780 Benjamin Franklin created the first bifocal eyeglasses.
Monocle glasses prevailed in England in the early 19th century.

What do the numbers in the eyeglass prescription mean

(OD): oculus dextrus = right eye (OS): oculus sinister = left eye.
(SPH): spherical, the degree of nearsightedness or farsightedness.
(CYL): cylinder, the degree of the astigmatism.
(AXIS): axis, reveals the orientation of the astigmatism.

How does someone with farsightedness see?

The image is focused behind the retina, making objects blurry.
Someone with farsightedness can see better far rather than near.
When someone with farsightedness is young, his eye is very adaptable and often does not realize that it needs glasses.
When presbyopia usually begin, is when the person realizes the difficulty in looking far.

Computer Glasses - Protection from blue radiation

Blue light is part of the visible spectrum of ultraviolet radiation that can cause severe vision problems.
Long-term use of screens requires the use of lenses with a blue filter.
The radiation through these lenses is bound to allow a very small part of it to pass through the eye.

Tips for better vision - low light vision

Keep your eyes moist.
Wear night vision glasses.
Check your eyes regularly.
The better the coating on your lenses, the clearer the vision.

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Multifocal glasses
Contact lenses
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What are the features of a good quality frame?

Good quality lenses are most important.
The temples should be able to adjust to the shape of the head.
Comfortable nosepads.
Materials and colors free of allergens.

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What is optometry?

Optometry is the measurement of visual acuity and functional evaluation of visual skills. Optometrists diagnose and restore visual impairments to normal levels by using glasses, contact lenses, filters or low vision aids. Optometrists do not interfere with pathological examinations, do not intervene and do not administer pharmaceutical pills or eye drops. If an examination reveals a pathology requiring pharmacological or surgical treatment, the case is referred to an ophthalmologist. Only ophthalmologists can interfere with the pathological health of the eye. The ophthalmologist can refer a patient to an optometrist for cases that require technical handling such as the application of contact lenses, keratoconical contact lenses, or the application of low vision aids