1290 ⟶ Invention of Eyeglasses

Eyeglasses are invented in Northern Italy, possibly Pisa, de...
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1290

👓 Invention of Eyeglasses

Eyeglasses are invented in Northern Italy, possibly Pisa, demonstrating knowledge of human biology and optics, to offer bespoke works that compensate for an individual human disability.⟶
Invention of Eyeglasses (1290)
OpticsHuman BiologyVisionEyeglassesDisability13th Century
ItalyItaly