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Glasses, also known as spectacles or eyeglasses, are devices used to improve vision in people who have refractive errors, such as myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism, and presbyopia. They consist of a pair of lenses mounted in a frame that sits on the bridge of the nose and rests on the ears.

Glasses are made of various materials, such as glass, plastic, polycarbonate, and high-index, depending on the wearer’s needs, preferences, and lifestyle. Glass lenses are scratch-resistant but heavy and brittle, while plastic lenses are lightweight but prone to scratches and shattering. Polycarbonate lenses are impact-resistant, lightweight, and thin, making them ideal for sports, safety, and children’s glasses. High-index lenses are thinner and lighter than regular plastic lenses, making them suitable for people with higher prescriptions.

Glasses come in different types and styles, such as single-vision, bifocal, trifocal, progressive, and computer glasses. Single-vision glasses have one prescription for distance or near vision, while bifocal glasses have two prescriptions for distance and near vision, separated by a visible line. Trifocal glasses have three prescriptions for distance, intermediate, and near vision, also separated by visible lines. Progressive glasses have a gradual transition from distance to near vision, without visible lines. Computer glasses are designed for people who spend long hours in front of digital screens, reducing glare and eye strain.

Glasses can also have various coatings, such as anti-glare, anti-scratch, UV-protection, and blue-light blocking. Anti-glare coating reduces reflections and glare from artificial lights, allowing clearer vision and less eye fatigue. Anti-scratch coating makes the lenses more durable and resistant to scratches. UV-protection coating blocks harmful ultraviolet rays from the sun, protecting the eyes from cataracts, macular degeneration, and other eye diseases. Blue-light blocking coating filters out blue light, which is emitted by digital screens and can disrupt circadian rhythm and sleep quality.

Glasses should be prescribed and fitted by an eye doctor or optician, who will determine the correct prescription, lens materials, coatings, and frame size and style for the wearer’s individual needs. Proper care and maintenance, such as cleaning with a soft cloth, storing in a case, and avoiding exposure to heat, moisture, and chemicals, can prolong the lifespan and effectiveness of glasses.