Opticians [77 photos] :: Geograph Britain and Ireland

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Opticians

Glasses were being made in 13th century Italy. The idea caught on quickly. They can correct both hyperopia (farsightedness) and presbyopia (long-sightedness). In 1752 James Ayscough created a doubled hinged ear piece; and in 1784 Benjamin Franklin created bifocal lenses. The first optical store was opened in Philidelphia in 1799. In 1825 the astronomer George Airy created the first lens that was used to correct astigmatism. The 20th century saw numerous improvements including contact lenses and laser surgery.

by Basher Eyre

Created: Tue, 2 Nov 2021, Updated: Thu, 11 Nov 2021

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SP9225 : Market Square- opticians by Basher Eyre

SU9743 : vision express in the High Street by Basher Eyre

SU8604 : Opticians in South Street by Basher Eyre

SU9643 : D & A in the High Street by Basher Eyre

SU8330 : Opticians in Station Road by Basher Eyre

NN8621 : Opticians in the High Street by Basher Eyre

SZ9399 : Opticians at the junction of Clock Walk and the High Street by Basher Eyre

SP9124 : High Street- solicitors above an opticians by Basher Eyre

TQ1402 : vision express in Montague Street by Basher Eyre

SU6505 : Guess who I bumped into near Specsavers..... by Basher Eyre

SU1430 : ASBRIDGE in Fisherton Street by Basher Eyre

TM2749 : eye optometrists in Thoroughfare by Basher Eyre

SU7106 : scrivens opticians in West Street by Basher Eyre

SU5517 : Sticklands in Bishop's Waltham High Street by Basher Eyre

TM3877 : Opticians in Rectory Street by Basher Eyre

TQ3381 : Opticians in Leadenhall Street by Basher Eyre

SU5900 : Opticians in Brockhurst Road by Basher Eyre

SU4112 : Opticians in Bedford Place by Basher Eyre

TQ3381 : Opticians in Gracechurch Street by Basher Eyre

SU5706 : Praills Opticians in West Street by Basher Eyre

SY9287 : Opticians in North Street by Basher Eyre

SZ6199 : Opticians in Stoke Road by Basher Eyre

SK2003 : Opticians in Silver Street by Basher Eyre

TQ1280 : Optician in The Broadway by Basher Eyre

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