Meaning bifocals
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bifocals


"bifocal spectacles," 1899, see bifocal. Conceived by Benjamin Franklin, but called by him double spectacles.
Source: etymonline.com

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bifocals


A spectacle lens that is used for both long and short sight.
Source: sciencemuseum.org.uk

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bifocals


Eyeglasses that incorporate two different powers in each lens, usually for near and distance corrections.
Source: eyeglossary.net

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bifocals


(n) eyeglasses having two focal lengths, one for near vision and the other for far vision
Source: beedictionary.com

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bifocals


Corrective lenses that have two powers of correction. Typically the majority of the lens is corrected for distance vision while a small are is corrected for near vision. Bifocals and trifocals are normally prescribed for individuals with presbyopia.
Source: usaeyes.org

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bifocals


spectacles that have corrective lenses of two different powers; used by people who need both distance and reading glasses
Source: en.wiktionary.org





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