Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Eyeglasses

A pair of ophthalmic lenses in a frame or mounting which is supported by the nose and ears. The purpose is to aid or improve vision. It does not include goggles or nonprescription sun glasses for which EYE PROTECTIVE DEVICES is available.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

Structured Summary

Abstract

A pair of ophthalmic lenses in a frame or mounting which is supported by the nose and ears. The purpose is to aid or improve vision. It does not include goggles or nonprescription sun glasses for which EYE PROTECTIVE DEVICES is available.

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Synonyms

5 entry terms
  • Glasses
  • Spectacles
  • Sun Glasses, Prescription
  • Glasses, Prescription Sun
  • Prescription Sun Glasses

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Aspects Covered

14 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, ethics, history, microbiology, parasitology, psychology, standards, statistics & numerical data, supply & distribution, trends, veterinary, virology.

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Indexing Annotation

prescription lenses to aid vision: do not confuse with EYE PROTECTIVE DEVICES

MeSH Hierarchy

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  1. E07w.632w.500w.300w

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WW 354

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Eyeglasses. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D005139. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D005139
  2. Eyeglasses. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glasses
  3. Eyeglasses. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q37501