Pam Trobiano THE INVENTION OF SPECTACLES
WHAT ARE SPECTACLES? Eye Protection Vision Correction Includes safety glasses and sunglasses
TYPES Corrective, Reading, Bifocal, Trifocal, Progressive, Adjustable Lenses, Safety
WHO?
DEVELOPMENTS Held in front of eyes or balances on the nose Printing Press
1700S Made by hand Invention of side pieces Bifocals Popular styles included bifocals, Martin’s Margins, Wig spectacles, and scissor spectacles. Scissor Spectacles Scissor Spectacles
Lorgnette 1800S
1950- TODAY
CONTACT LENSES
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