Spectacles

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Glasses, also known as eyeglasses (formal)
or spectacles, are frames bearing lenses worn in
front of the eyes. They are normally used for
vision correction.
History: The inventor of the first spectacle
lenses is unknown. Roman tragedian Seneca (4
BC -65AD) is said to have used a glass globe or
water as a magnifier to read books. It's been
reported that monks in the middle ages used
glass spheres as magnifying glasses to read. Slow
and constant design evolution gave rise to the
current design of spectacles we see everywhere.
What do we want in a Spectacle?
Light-weight
Bio-compatibility
Stability:
1. Mechanical stability
2. Support for nose
Ruggedness and slight flexibility
Compactness via the ability to fold



Parts of spectacles
Rim: Part of the frames that surrounds and supports
the lens. There are different types of rim as you can
se them below-












Materials for RIM
Aluminum: Stain resistant, durable, light weight,
paintable, strong and rigid, does not solders or
welds well so parts made from it are to be joined
together with screws or rivets.
Titanium: Light weight, flexible, abrasion resistant,
but expensive and limited colours.
Stainless steel: Durable, flexible, suitable for
temple, strong, non magnetic, resistant to
oxidation/corrosion, endless colour range.
Plastic RIM Cellulose acetate, cellulose nitrate,
polyamide, acrylic, carbon fiber.


Nose pad: Small, usually plastic piece that
supports the rim on the nose. The most
common nose pad materials are
silicone, PVC (polyvinyl chloride), and
PC(polycarbonate).




Bridge: Part following the line of the
eyebrows and connecting the two rims.



Glass lens: Transparent lens with optical
characteristics designed for the needs of a
specific person and shaped to fit a specific
frame.
There are mainly two types of lenses:
Polycarbonate Lenses
Trivex Lenses

Polycarbonate vs. Trivex Lenses: A Quick Comparison

Thickness: Polycarbonate has a higher index of refraction than Trivex, so
polycarbonate lenses are about 10 percent thinner than Trivex lenses.
Weight: Trivex has a lower specific gravity than polycarbonate, making Trivex
lenses about 10 percent lighter than polycarbonate lenses.
Optical Clarity : Trivex lenses have more optical clarity than polycarbonate
lenses.
Impact Resistance: Polycarbonate and Trivex lenses have comparable impact
resistance.
UV Protection: Polycarbonate and Trivex lenses both block 100 percent of the
sun's UV rays without the need for special UV-blocking lens coatings.
Availability: Polycarbonate lenses are available in a wider variety of lens
designs (e.g., progressive lenses and other multifocal lenses) than Trivex
lenses.
Cost: The cost of polycarbonate and Trivex lenses can vary considerably, but
many optical stores charge more for Trivex lenses than polycarbonate lenses.
Temple: Hinged stem connected to the side of
the rim, the end of it bends behind the ear to
hold the lenses in place in front of the eyes.

Bend: Part of the temple that rests on the ear
and where the backward curve begins.

Earpiece: Curved rigid round-tipped part at
the far end of the temple that goes behind the
ear. It is smooth, round and broad for better
contact with the skin.

References
Google image search
http://visual.merriam-webster.com/
http://www.authorstream.com/
www.slideshare.net
www.wikipedia.com

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