eyeglass
Single corrective lens
An eyeglass is a single lens used to aid vision, held up to the eye rather than worn like spectacles.
The term appears in old-fashioned contexts—a monocle is an eyeglass.
In the plural, eyeglasses are what Americans call glasses: I need new eyeglasses.
British English prefers spectacles or simply glasses.
Light-focusing curved glass
- prescriptionMedical dispensing authorization
- diopterUnit of focal power
- bifocalLens with two focal lengths
- trifocalLens with three focal lengths
progressive · refraction · prism · polarized · antireflective · coating · polycarbonate · photochromic
Single-lens eyeglass
- lorgnetteSpectacles with side grip
- pince-nezArmless eyeglasses clipped on
- VictorianOf a prim era
- antiqueOld valued collectible
steampunk · aristocratic · gentleman · dandy · vintage · single-lens · chain · ribbon
Vinegar-derived compound
- titaniumElement twenty-two
- rimlessWithout an encircling edge
- horn-rimmedFramed with dark material
- aviatorOne who pilots aircraft
round · rectangular · oversized · temples · bridge · hinges · screws · adjustable
One who plans appearances
- vintageQuality from past eras
- retroEvoking recent past
- hipsterAggressively alternative person
- statementExpressed claim or fact
accessory · trendy · chic · style · aesthetic · tortoiseshell · bold · minimalist
Blurry distance vision
- hyperopiaDifficulty seeing nearby objects
- astigmatismIrregular corneal curvature disorder
- nearsightednessDefective distant vision
- farsightednessBlurred near vision condition
presbyopia · acuity · correction · focus · blur · clarity · sharpness · optometrist
Ultrafine synthetic textile threads
- caseContainer or instance
- sprayDispersed liquid droplets
- solutionAnswer or liquid mixture
- screwdriverTool for turning fasteners
anti-fog · wipes · storage · protection · lanyard · chain · retainer · strap
Increasing perceived size
- loupePocket-sized detail viewer
- jewelerGem and metal artisan
- watchmakerTimepiece crafter and repairer
- cheatersNonprescription reading glasses
readers · enlargement · inspection · detail · crafting · needlework · hobbyist · handheld
lens
Light-focusing curved glass
- prescriptionMedical dispensing authorization
- diopterUnit of focal power
- bifocalLens with two focal lengths
trifocal · progressive · refraction · prism · polarized · antireflective · coating · polycarbonate · photochromic · transitions
monocle
Single-lens eyeglass
antique · steampunk · aristocratic · gentleman · dandy · vintage · single-lens · chain · ribbon · period
acetate
Vinegar-derived compound
- titaniumElement twenty-two
- rimlessWithout an encircling edge
- horn-rimmedFramed with dark material
aviator · round · rectangular · oversized · temples · bridge · hinges · screws · adjustable · lightweight
designer
One who plans appearances
statement · accessory · trendy · chic · style · aesthetic · tortoiseshell · bold · minimalist · colorful
myopia
Blurry distance vision
- hyperopiaDifficulty seeing nearby objects
- astigmatismIrregular corneal curvature disorder
- nearsightednessDefective distant vision
farsightedness · presbyopia · acuity · correction · focus · blur · clarity · sharpness · optometrist · ophthalmologist
microfiber
Ultrafine synthetic textile threads
screwdriver · anti-fog · wipes · storage · protection · lanyard · chain · retainer · strap
magnifying
Increasing perceived size
- loupePocket-sized detail viewer
- jewelerGem and metal artisan
- watchmakerTimepiece crafter and repairer
cheaters · readers · enlargement · inspection · detail · crafting · needlework · hobbyist · handheld
- light refracterslens, prism, crystal, water, diamond
- watchmakingloupe, chronograph, tweezers, screwdriver, perpetual calendar
- transparent thingswindow, windows, windshield, crystal, plastic wrap
- BJDsfloating head, faceup, stringing, blushing, resin
eyeglasspair of glasses
Corrective eyewear worn daily
eyeglasses · spectacles · glasses · binoculars · bifocals
- pair of eyeglassesCorrective lens frame