Eyeglasses: meaning, definitions and examples

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eyeglasses

[ˈaɪˌɡlæsɪz ]

Definition

^{Context #1 | Noun}

Eyeglasses, also known as spectacles or glasses, are frames bearing lenses worn in front of the eyes. They are primarily used for vision correction.

Word	Description / Examples
eyeglasses	This term is formal and typically used in medical or professional settings. The optometrist adjusted the patient's eyeglasses carefully
spectacles	This word is somewhat old-fashioned and formal, often used in literary contexts or by older generations. He adjusted his spectacles and continued reading the book
glasses	This is a common, everyday term that can be used in almost any situation. I need to wear glasses when I read
specs	This is informal and casual, suitable for everyday conversations and often used by younger people. I can’t find my specs anywhere – have you seen them?

The first eyeglasses appeared in Italy around the late 13th century, created by artisans who aimed to help people with vision problems.
Before the invention of glasses, ancient civilizations like the Greeks used polished crystals to help magnify text and objects.

Eyeglasses can correct vision by bending light rays so that they focus correctly on the retina.
With the invention of bifocals in the 18th century by Benjamin Franklin, people could see both near and far without switching glasses.

In movies, characters often wear eyeglasses to convey intelligence or wisdom, like the classic portrayal of nerdy bookworms.
Fashionable frames have made eyeglasses a significant accessory, influencing trends in the eyewear industry worldwide.

Regular eye exams help to detect changes in vision early, allowing for timely updates in prescription lenses.
Some people experience eye strain or headaches from too much screen time, where wearing glasses with blue light filters can help.

Eyeglasses have played an essential role in education, enabling countless students to read and learn effectively.
Inventors and scientists, such as Galileo, are known to have used glasses to help with their detailed observations and discoveries.

Translations of the word "eyeglasses" in other languages:

🇵🇹 óculos

🇮🇳 चश्मा

🇩🇪 Brille

🇮🇩 kacamata

🇺🇦 окуляри

🇵🇱 okulary

🇯🇵 眼鏡 (めがね)

🇫🇷 lunettes

🇪🇸 gafas

🇹🇷 gözlük

🇰🇷 안경

🇸🇦 نظارات

🇨🇿 brýle

🇸🇰 okuliare

🇨🇳 眼镜 (yǎnjìng)

🇸🇮 očala

🇮🇸 gleraugu

🇰🇿 көзілдірік

🇬🇪 სათვალე

🇦🇿 eynək

🇲🇽 gafas