eyeglasses
Lenses with frames
Eyeglasses are lenses in a frame worn on the face to correct vision.
The word is standard in American English, where the shortened form glasses is more common in casual speech.
British English prefers spectacles.
I need new eyeglasses—these are scratched.
The singular eyeglass typically refers to a monocle or a lens for one eye.
Glasses or requirements
- readersThose who peruse text
- bifocalsDual-strength corrective lenses
- trifocalsThree-segment corrective lenses
- progressivesSocial reform advocates
monocle · pince-nez · lorgnette · cheaters · magnifiers · sunglasses
Medical dispensing authorization
- lensLight-focusing curved glass
- bifocalsDual-strength corrective lenses
- trifocalsThree-segment corrective lenses
- progressiveFavoring reform and innovation
diopter · refraction · corrective · prism · polycarbonate · antireflective · coating · photochromic
Rigid enclosing structures
- aviatorOne who pilots aircraft
- roundCurved like circle
- squareRhombus with right angles
- rectangularFour right angles
oversized · rimless · horn-rimmed · tortoiseshell · wire-frame · vintage · retro · designer
Blurry distance vision
- hyperopiaDifficulty seeing nearby objects
- astigmatismIrregular corneal curvature disorder
- presbyopiaAge-related near vision loss
- nearsightedPoor distance vision
farsighted · acuity · clarity · focus · blur · correction · eyesight · visual
Supporting outer structure
Concerning thought and reason
- bookishDevoted to reading
- nerdyUnfashionably intellectual
- studiousInclined toward serious learning
- scholarlyMarked by serious learning
librarian · professor · geek · brainy · academic · four-eyes
Container or instance
- clothWoven or knit material
- microfiberUltrafine synthetic textile threads
- cleanerAgent that removes dirt
- sprayDispersed liquid droplets
chain · cord · strap · retainer · holder · stand · screwdriver · repair kit
specs
Glasses or requirements
- readersThose who peruse text
- bifocalsDual-strength corrective lenses
- trifocalsThree-segment corrective lenses
progressives · monocle · pince-nez · lorgnette · cheaters · magnifiers · sunglasses
prescription
Medical dispensing authorization
- lensLight-focusing curved glass
- bifocalsDual-strength corrective lenses
- trifocalsThree-segment corrective lenses
progressive · diopter · refraction · corrective · prism · polycarbonate · antireflective · coating · photochromic · optometrist
frames
Rigid enclosing structures
rectangular · oversized · rimless · horn-rimmed · tortoiseshell · wire-frame · vintage · retro · designer · trendy
myopia
Blurry distance vision
- hyperopiaDifficulty seeing nearby objects
- astigmatismIrregular corneal curvature disorder
- presbyopiaAge-related near vision loss
nearsighted · farsighted · acuity · clarity · focus · blur · correction · eyesight · visual · strain
frame
Supporting outer structure
intellectual
Concerning thought and reason
scholarly · librarian · professor · geek · brainy · academic · four-eyes
case
Container or instance
- clothWoven or knit material
- microfiberUltrafine synthetic textile threads
- cleanerAgent that removes dirt
spray · chain · cord · strap · retainer · holder · stand · screwdriver · repair kit · lanyard
- productsappliances, automobiles, cars, clothing, computers
- assistive deviceswheelchair, wheelchairs, walkers, walker, hearing aid
- body aidscontacts, contact lens, hearing aid, cochlear implant, wheelchair
- glass itemswindows, shower door, crystal decanter, mirrors, window panel
- medical aidswheelchair, walker, crutches, cane, hearing aid
- optical devicestelescope, lens, binoculars, microscope, prism
eyeglassescontact lenses
Vision aids worn on eyes
contacts · LASIK · laser eye surgery · corrective surgery · PRK
- pair of eyeglassesCorrective lens frame