glasses
Japanese Name:
眼鏡
Romaji Name:
megane
Description
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Glasses, also called eyeglasses or spectacles, are devices worn on the face to correct vision or protect the eyes. They consist of lenses held in a frame that rests on the nose and ears. Glasses help people see more clearly or shield their eyes from sunlight and debris.
History
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The earliest forms of eyeglasses were invented in Italy in the late 13th century, initially as simple convex lenses to help people see close objects. Over time, eyeglasses evolved with concave lenses for nearsightedness, improved frames, and various styles.
In Japan, eyeglasses (megane) became more common during the Edo period (1603–1868) through contact with Western technology, and today they are widely used both for vision correction and as fashion accessories worldwide.