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Product Evolution

By Jane B
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    First Wearable Eyeglasses

    First Wearable Eyeglasses
    Salvino D'Armate invented the first eyeglasses that perched on the bridge of the nose. They were used to treat farsightedness.

  • Eyeglass Frame Temples

    Eyeglass Frame Temples
    Edward Scarlett invented the back part of glasses to stay on your ears.

  • Concave and Convex Lenses

    Concave and Convex Lenses
    Benjamin Franklin harnessed the power of concave lenses for nearsighted people.

  • Cylindrical Lenses

    Cylindrical Lenses
    Sir George Airy invented lenses to help people with a defect in the eye that distorts images.

  • Plastic Lenses

    Plastic Lenses
    Plastic lenses were less breakable, lighter and thinner.