Glasses have been in their lifetime for so many years, since around 1268-1300, but how have they evolved? The inventor of glasses was Salvino D’Armati. I found glasses making two magnifying glasses reading stone, joined by a hinge that rested on the bridge of the nose.
The evolution of glasses began in the 13th century with simple convex lenses in Italy, designed mainly for reading. By the 15th century, spectacles became more common in Europe, leading to the rise of pince-nez in the 18th and 19th centuries. The late 1700s saw the introduction of bifocal lenses by Benjamin Franklin. The 19th century brought improvements in materials and designs, making glasses more accessible. In the 20th century, plastic lenses replaced glass, offering lighter, safer options. Today, glasses feature advanced technologies like intelligent displays while available in various styles, blending fashion with function.
A’rmati had injured his own eyes while examining light refraction. Through these experiments, he discovered how to increase the appearance of subjects by viewing them through two convex glass pieces.
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