eyewear

[ ahy-wair ]

/ ˈaɪˌwɛər /

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noun

any of various devices, as spectacles, contact lenses, or goggles, for aiding the vision or protecting the eyes.

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Origin of eyewear

First recorded in 1925–30; eye + wear

“I’m going to have to bring someone new into my team to help run point and scale our efforts in esports,” said Sean Pate, brand communications officer at online eyewear retailer Zenni Optical.
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This includes try-on capabilities for watches, jewelry, eyewear, handbags, makeup and even clothing.
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These include beauty e-tailer Nykaa, online insurance aggregator PolicyBazaar, fintech firm Paytm, e-commerce logistics firm Delhivery, eyewear retailer Lenskart, and e-grocery platform Grofers.
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How to buy eyewear onlineOnline retailers of eyeglasses and contacts have become increasingly popular in recent years, well before covid-19, the disease caused by the coronavirus.
How to safely get an eye exam and buy glasses during the pandemic|Lindsey Konkel|April 12, 2021|Washington Post

Instead of using race or ethnicity to label a product, eyewear makers should catch up to other segments of the industry and start using feature-oriented naming conventions.
Can We Please Stop Calling Them “Asian Fit” Goggles?|Benny Chen|February 22, 2021|Outside Online
But Nicholas Hoult and I bought the guns for everybody—along with protective eyewear, as well.
James McAvoy on ‘Filth,’ His Wild Bachelor Party, and BB Gun Fights with Jennifer Lawrence|Marlow Stern|May 21, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The company recently hooked up with Google Glass to give the future of eyewear a little flair.
Warby Parker Thrives by Giving Away Glasses Whenever It Sells a Pair|Nina Strochlic|May 7, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Add some pricey eyewear, and a goatee can make you hip, as it does Johnny Depp.
What Does a Goatee Say About You?|Bryan Curtis|November 12, 2009|DAILY BEAST