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The cylinder is a measure of the astigmatism correction for each eye. Eyes that have astigmatism actually require lenses with two different focal powers. The two different powers are represented by the Sphere and Cylinder. The axis represents the orientation of the sphere power.

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Does a pair of eyeglasses transmits light?

No, eyeglasses do not transmit light. They help focus light entering the eye onto the retina to improve vision. The lenses in the eyeglasses refract light to correct vision problems such as nearsightedness, farsightedness, or astigmatism.


Do eyeglasses reflect or refract?

Eyeglasses primarily refract light by bending the light rays passing through them to focus the image onto the retina. Reflection can also occur at the surface of the eyeglasses, but the main purpose of eyeglasses is to refract light to correct vision problems.


What happens when light travels through a pair of eyeglasses?

When light travels through a pair of eyeglasses, they are refracted (bent) by the lenses to correct vision problems such as nearsightedness or farsightedness. The lenses in the eyeglasses help to focus light properly onto the retina at the back of the eye, allowing for clearer vision.


What do you call the chain attached to eyeglasses?

The chain attached to eyeglasses is called an eyeglass chain or eyeglass holder. It is used to keep the glasses secure around the wearer's neck when not in use.


Does heat damage the protective coatings on polycarbonate eyeglasses?

Yes, heat can damage the protective coatings on polycarbonate eyeglasses. High temperatures can cause the coatings to degrade, leading to discoloration, peeling, or loss of effectiveness. It is important to store polycarbonate eyeglasses in a cool, dry place away from direct heat sources to maintain their protective coatings.

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Can you give me a sentence for eyeglasses?

James lost his eyeglasses.


Do eyeglasses have a patent on them?

Eyeglasses predate the patent system.


What is the plural of eyeglass?

The singular form 'eyeglasses' is a shortened form for 'a pair of eyeglasses'.The plural form is two pairs of eyeglasses, or simply 'eyeglasses'.


Is eyeglasses plural or singular?

Eyeglasses are plural. Each lens is an eyeglass.


Is eyeglasses a plural possessive noun?

The word 'eyeglasses' is a singular and plural noun; it is one of the nouns that are a singular word for 'a pair of', such as scissors, pants, etc. The singular, 'eyeglass' is the word for the lens in the eyeglasses. For example, 'I'm wearing my eyeglasses.' or 'I have two pair of eyeglasses.' The plural possessive is eyeglasses'. Example sentence: The eyeglasses' lenses need cleaning.


Is eyeglasses a compound word?

Yes. Eyeglasses is a compound word.


Where can you get Ozzy Osbourne glasses?

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Who invented eyeglasses in the renaissance?

Salvino D'Aramto invented the eyeglasses in 1284.


How to pronounce Abbe as in Abbe refractometer?

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Where can I purchase a new pair of designer eyeglasses?

The website ClearlyContacts offers cheap contacts and eyeglasses. Often there are promotions that provide the first pair of eyeglasses for free. Walmart also sells cheap eyeglasses.


How to get Eyeglasses with a fan connected to eyeglasses to keep you from getting hot?

There is no such invention of a fan that connects to eyeglasses. You could come up with a prototype and get it patented.