Eighteenth century spectacles are characterised by large, round eye rim shapes. Instead of just being classified roughly as for 'old' or 'young' sight they were
was the main factor influencing British consumer choice in the third quarter of The high quality of NHS spectacles has meant, however, that many frames I remember an old lady who booked an appointment in April that year [1948] for July!. Many young girls were encouraged to choose the transparent pink frame.