Pirates and sailors believed piercing their ears and wearing a gold hooped earring could improve their vision. Others would eat dozens of carrots a day in hopes the vitamin A would slow down the wearing of their vision and correct visual impairment. 

Eyeglasses made their first appearance in Italy around 1284. These primitive spectacles were immensely popular, however, uncomfortable and inconvenient, and they did not have arms. People would tie ribbons to their ears or around their head, to solve the problem. 
 
At Universal Optical we feel that vision care is extremely integral to your overall well-being and should not be left up to myths, vitamins, or ribbons, to improve your eyesight. We offer you a fashionable and convenient way to optimal vision.