answersLogoWhite

0

Salvino D'Armate created the first wearable eye glasses in Italy, around the year 1284. However, I believe the oldest known use of glass lenses for magnification dates back to the Egyptians, 8th century BC. I can't be certain if the Egyptians used such lenses for "reading" but the principle of using lenses to enhance our vision seems to have its origins there. And, let us not forget that it was Benjamin Franklin who invented the bifocal lens, which to this day is still a common lens. Apparently he was tired of having to constantly change eye glasses.

User Avatar

Wiki User

16y ago

What else can I help you with?

Related Questions

Inventor of bifocol glasses?

The inventor of the bifocal glasses was Benjamin Franklin.


What glasses do you need for reading?

I like venti20 Fashion Reading Glasses.


Who is Ernest Calabro?

he was the inventor of the 3d glasses in 1922


Can reading glasses cause frontal headaches?

If you where your reading glasses too long you acually can get a headache.


Computer reading glasses?

You can get a pair of computer reading glasses at most pharmacies and Walmart stores.


Can I get reading glasses at Target?

You can purchase reading glasses at Target. They have a good selection of fashionable frames.


Where can I purchase cheap reading glasses?

www.readinstyle.com Reading glasses at the designer eyewear ,Men's & Women's Reading Glasses with Money Back Guarantee!Online shopping for Reading Glasses from a great selection of Health & Personal Care,more at everyday low prices.


Where was the bifocal glasses born?

Benjamin Franklin in America is usually regarded as the inventor of the Bifocal glasses .


Why aren't cheap distance glasses available on the same rack with cheap reading glasses?

thats because they are more harmful .There is a certain prescription in it as to reading glasses. thats because they are more harmful .There is a certain prescription in it as to reading glasses.


Where did you could find the store to get reading glasses?

hour eyes has reading glasses in LandMark across Macys


Does Victoria wear glasses?

ya Victoria does wear glasses she only wears it for reading ..i met her at citywok and she had glasses on so ya she does wear glasses yup! She wears "reading" glasses. Don't get them mixed up! I met her at her 'make it in america' tour and she had glasses on after her concert and i asked her why. She said: "Oh haha! They're only reading glasses lassie."


Where can I buy a pair of used, stylish reading glasses?

Reading glasses shopper was a good site,they have a large selection of glasses that are very stylish,and the prices were very low.Also check out reading glasses.com.You can choose by price.