July is Sunglass Awareness Month at Atlantis Vision Center. Seems like a great time to explore the history of the accessory that’s fashionable, functional, and fun to wear.
Did you know people have been using eyewear to block out the sun for about two-thousand years? The first people to use sun-blocking eyewear were the people of the Thule culture, who were ancestors of the modern Inuit. They wore snow goggles, made of bone, leather, and wood. They cut small slits which only let through a small sliver of light, effectively shielding the eyes from the bright glare of sunlight that reflected off the snow.
In the 12th century, Chinese judges would wear sunglasses to hide their expression as they questioned witnesses. These spectacles were made of
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They didn’t protect from the sun’s rays, but the idea of altering the vision through colored lenses makes these items a predecessor of modern day sunglasses.
For centuries, glasses were held in place by either metal that pinched the nose or loops of ribbon that wrapped around the ears. People who wore these glasses surely grew tired of pushing them back into place, so English optician Edward Scarlett invented temple-gripping sidepieces around 1730.
The first glasses with UVA lenses were made in 18th century Venice. Because they were used by noblemen to shield their eyes from the sun’s reflection on the lagoon, these shades were known as “gondola glasses”
James Ayscough was the first to start experimenting with tinted lenses in the 18th century. These weren’t sunglasses, however. The blue- or green-tinted glass was believed to correct for specific vision impairments. And yellow- and brown-tinted glasses were used by victims of syphilis in the 19th century because one of the symptoms of syphilis is sensitivity to
In the poem “To a Mouse” by Robert Burns, the little mouse plans to build a home but gets destroyed by the farmer with the plow. Similarly, in the novel Of Mice and Men by Steinbeck, George, and Lennie’s dream of owning a farm gets destroyed by Curley.
Billy Collins’ Special Glasses uses humor, personification, and a lighthearted tone to mask an uncharacteristically dark theme.
Rascal Flatts’ “My Wish” displays examples of pathos, ethos, and logos. The emotions shown in the song are a lot of encouragement and unconditional love. It is not a story, but more of words of encouragement to a child from their parent, or even someone who is just out of relationship, but still really cares about the other person. Life can and will at some point be challenging, but he wants his kids to know that no matter what, they will always have someone that loves them. He wants the best for his kids and he wants life for them to be all that they want it to be. He encourages them to keep and strive for their dreams, while keeping their worries small. He also gives advice to “always forgive, and you never regret,” “help somebody every chance
The Crizal lens gives eye glass wearers protection from blue light. This safeguard placed in eyewear and is important for eye safety from retinal disease. The need for crizal lens is related to the person’s chance of getting eye disease.
The lighthearted, positive nature of the humor and the hyperbolic personification used in “Special Glasses” create the illusion of a positive theme about the speaker’s wonderful new glasses.
represent the last small piece of civilization they have. When the glasses first cracked, it
The first time the symbolism of the glasses was revealed was in the second chapter. The boys pointed at piggy and exclaimed, “His specs – use them
Paris optician, Edouard Kalt created and fitted the first glass contact lenses to correct vision
Why would he wear them at the brightest shiniest moment? He did not need them, all he needed was a smile and to enjoy that moment in the life he had been
Eye protection; such as spectacle/goggles to prevent dust or any other harmful substances from your eyes.
To Piggy, the owner of the spectacles, the glasses at first represented the basic ability to see. They were thought no more of than a helpful accessory. “His specs- use them as burning glasses!” (40, Golding) As the story progressed and the once well-mannered group slowly turned into
Seasoned day hikers know the importance of sunscreen and protecting their skin from excess rays.
The election is when the citizens elect a running candidate to be president. The president is the one who can have bills passed on the people behalf and speak for the people in America. The president is the person who the citizens vote for to lead them into economic success, new government policies and equal rights for all citizens. The election is held every four years for the presidency. A presidency term lasts four years and could be shorter if the president is impeached. Impeachment is when the president is voted out of office by the house of representatives. Furthermore, the two candidates running could not have more controversy throughout their careers and are high profile people in America. The two exasperate each other in some form, almost every time the other gives his or her comments about their opponent. They are well-known people who have ideas that could either improve or dwindle the success in America, however they both have a chance to leave their impact in American history rather it be virtuous or depraved. The two candidates are Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton. Donald Trump is known for being a highly recognizable business man. His economic skills could do America well, but his inability to understand minorities and the citizens could affect his chances. Hillary Clinton is known for being the wife of former president Bill Clinton. Hillary is more compelling to minorities, the low-class citizens, and the middle-class citizens, but her lack of austerity and
One of the most used materials in human history is glass or more specifically silicate glass. Although some types of glasses are called crystal glass, glass is actually an amorphous solid and does not have a crystal structure. It is used in all walks of life ranging from homes to automobiles to laboratories. Historically, the one of the first types of glass that was used by humans to make tools and weapons was the volcanic glass known as obsidian. As for manmade glass, the earliest accounts date back to 5000 BC in the middle east. Primitive methods of glass making were used until about 100BC, when glassblowing was believed to be discovered. This discovery made glass products popular in the Roman Empire since the development of glassblowing allowed glass production to be more efficient and thus less expensive. As the centuries went on more techniques were developed which eventually lead to glass products being widespread. This paper will discuss some of the methods of glass production throughout history, the types of silicate glass, and the different ways that glass can be colored.
Relevance to the Audience: In a survey conducted by N3L optics, a sports performance sunglass retailer, “85 percent of Americans recognize the need for eye protection”. Many of you probably own a pair of sunglasses.