Did you know that eyeglasses are believed to have been invented in Italy? While glasses were first mentioned in text around 1262, it was not until 1784 that Benjamin Franklin created bifocals. Since that time, progressive lenses have adopted more stylish designs. Since 63 to 75 percent of Americans wear corrective lenses, many optometrists carry modern frames made by well known designers, including the following:

1. Prada. Prada was founded in 1913, and since that time it has famously designed high quality clothing, cosmetics, and accessories. It was not until the late 1990s that Prada eyeglasses made their debut. Much of this modern eyewear is designed around dark, thick plastic frames, as this style has been popular in recent years.

2. Oliver Peoples. Founded in 1986, Oliver Peoples has built a reputation around designing both eyewear and sunglasses. This brand began manufacturing in Hollywood, and since then it has been featured in various fashion magazines, including GQ, Cosmopolitan, and Elle. Oliver peoples is known for designing vintage frames that give wearers a distinctive, Hollywood look.

3. Versace. Versace was founded in 1978 in Italy. While Versace is known mostly for its line of fashion apparel, its “Versace Collection” also manufactures eyewear. The eyewear collection is developed for both men and women, and it not only offers the popular black frames, but different, more vibrant colors are available as well.

Nearsightedness affects roughly 30 percent of Americans. As a result, eyeglasses are needed to see long distances. When choosing frames, many people are attracted to the stylish options that Prada, Oliver Peoples, and Versace have to offer. By wearing these types of frames, eyeglass wearers can benefit from the chic design and fashion that they offer. References: marketoptical.com