What did people do about vision problems before glasses were invented? Was poor vision as common back then?

Answer 1

They didn't know they had poor vision. They just thought that was life. Some people had better vision than others. Poor vision must have been common for quite a while, because it must've taken a long time for someone to figure out how to make glasses correctly. Interesting question. I've thought of that myself. But you said it out loud. Give that man a star! :)

Answer 2

That was before children were routinely checked for poor vision. Back then, people just thought everyone saw the way they did (much like people today before they figure out they have bad vision) and there was nothing abnormal about it. I'm sure it was just as common back then, but it wasn't very well-known. However, glasses have been around longer than you may think; I remember back in Catholic grade school learning about a saint (at the moment I can't think of which one it was) from the 16th century who was frequently pictured wearing glasses. Granted, I'm sure glasses weren't as good back then as they are now, but it's something.

Answer 3

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Answer 4

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Answer 5

I would be so screwed if there weren't glasses. Having a prescription in the -18.0 range, i'm totally dependent on them to function. If I drop my glasses the only way i can find them is by feeling for them. doesn't happen alot, but its really no fun when it does.