Evolution of glasses

Glasses

By maliad2023
  • The very first glasses were invented.
    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.
  • Sunglasses are invented.
    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.
  • Convex Lenses
    Jan 1, 1400

    Convex Lenses

    Venetians created convex lenses. They were used to correct farsightedness.
  • Concave lenses were invented.
    Jan 1, 1451

    Concave lenses were invented.

    A German invented concave lenses. They helped people with nearsightedness.
  • Glasses Have Bows To Hold Them Up

    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

    Bifocals are invented

    Benjamin Franklin invents the bifocal. They help people see near and far without having to change glasses.
  • Astigmatism Correction

    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.

    Trifocals are invented.

    John Hawkins invents the trifocals. They help people see near intermediate and far distances.