Ancient History of Sunglasses

The earliest "sunglasses" traced back to 2000 years ago, The Inuit people living in the Arctic region made a strip -like mirror with ivory, antlers, floating wood, bones, etc. to weaken the glare of snow reflection. At that time, there is no "lense" in the goggles. In the center of these non -translucent materials, they cut off two fine seams. In the case of ensuring that the vision is not blocked, the radiation of light is reduced to the greatest extent,this form also brought them additional benefits -the sight is more concentrated during hunting.  

In China, glasses similar to sunglasses appeared in the 12th century. They were made of gray quartz lenses, and local judges would bring it during trial. It was believed that the judge should maintain justice, so at that time, the judge wore dark glasses to avoid seeing his expression through his eyes.

At the same time, in the gorgeous arena of Rome,  emperors donned lenses to see gladiator fights under the bright sun. it' said that the Roman emperor have watched gladiator competitions while wearing emerald lenses.

While known best for his achievements in art, science, and engineering, Leonardo da Vinci also made significant contributions to the world of sunglasses. His understanding of optics and innovative lens designs added a layer of sophistication to sunglasses, paving the way for future advancements in eyewear.

Da Vinci, acknowledging the significance of shielding eyes from intense sunlight and glare, envisioned groundbreaking lens shapes to accomplish this purpose. His forward-thinking concepts were instrumental in shaping the path of sunglasses, highlighting not only their practicality but also the fusion of science and fashion.

It was not until the 18th century that the prototype of modern sunglasses began to appear. A doctor named James Ayscough, who believes that blue and green glass lenses can improve specific visual impairment and make a series of attempts: fix the lens with metal wire, the frame continues to the ears, so that glasses can be possible Fixed on the face. 

The sunglass began to really have modern functions that is, to prevent strong light from entering the eyes, it is actually a matter of early 20th century. At that time, patients infected with syphilis would have symptoms of light, so they began to wear sunglasses made of yellow and brown lenses.

In the 18th century in Venice, Italy first modern sunglasses with wire frames to hold green tinted lenses for sun protection were worn by gondoliers and known as Goldoni Glasses. No longer confined to the elite, sunglasses became accessible to the general public. This shift marked a significant chapter in the history of sunglasses, making them a widespread accessory.

The 20th century witnessed another revolution in the sunglasses industry, which is largely due to Hollywood and new technologies. Initially, the film stars were initially brought with sunglasses because the flashing lights were too dazzling, and then sunglasses became synonymous with fashion, and well -known movie stars in the country would wear them. 

Choosing the right sunglasses can have an excellent modification effect on our face shape, so while paying attention to the trend, we must also find a style that suits us.