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The History & Evolution of Eyeglasses
Posted by Emily Pazel
It’s easy to take things for granted, such as the pair of glasses or contacts you use on a daily basis to see the world a little better. In today’s society, people wear glasses almost as commonly as they wear shoes on their feet. In fact, more than 6 out of 10 people wear glasses or contact lenses in order to perform normal daily tasks, such as reading, writing, driving, and generally being able to see things around them. There are several types of eye conditions and/or problems that can cause blindness or trouble seeing, but the most common problems for blurred vision is when light isn’t focused properly, causing refractive errors, which include: Myopia (nearsightedness), which is when faraway objects appear blurry Hyperopia (farsightedness), or when close-up objects look blurry Astigmatism, which can result in blurry vision because the cornea is not perfectly shaped to direct light into the eye Presbyopia, of when farsightedness is caused by the loss ...
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