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I used to wonder, "When did people start wearing glasses?" all the time. When were the first glasses produced? Before glasses, how did people see? The first eyeglasses are said to have been created in Italy in the thirteenth century. Although the exact dates are unknown, it was done by a man by the name of Salvino D'Armate sometime between 1268 and 1300. Read More: custom eyeglasses Typically, glasses are composed of two parts. Quartz or rock crystal were used by goldsmiths to create the first glasses. To correct or enhance your vision, it's crucial to wear the appropriate lenses. Originally, the only uses of eyeglasses were to treat astigmatism, presbyopia, hyperopia, and myopia, or nearsightedness and longsightedness. The vision was blurry due to improper focus of the light ente...