Eyeglasses - Reading Comprehension

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E Y E G L A S S E S
Why do people wear glasses? 
Eyeglasses were invented to help people with “less than perfect” vision, but now people 
sport eyewear for different reasons. 
While most people still wear glasses to correct problems such as nearsightedness and 
astigmatism, it’s not uncommon for people to use non-prescription eyewear, also 
known as fake glasses, to make a fashion statement.
Let’s look at why glasses have become a necessity for so many and a popular 
accessory, even for those with excellent vision.
Why do so many people need glasses?
e majority of the population has difficulty distinguishing faraway objects, sees fuzzy 
text when reading or experiences overall blurry vision due to astigmatism, and for 
most of these people, eyeglasses are the preferred method of vision correction.
Having less-than-perfect vision isn’t as uncommon as you may think. About 75% of 
adults use some sort of vision correction, according to e Vision Council. About 64% 
of them wear eyeglasses, and about 11% wear contact lenses, either exclusively, or with 
glasses.
How many people wear glasses? A projected 164 million American adults wear 
glasses, according to e Vision Council.
And those numbers are expected to rise. e number of people affected by myopia 
(nearsightedness) is projected to increase from 1.4 billion to 5 billion by 2050, 
affecting about half the world’s population, according to a 2016 study.
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Why do people wear glasses if they don’t need them?
Some people wear glasses even though they don't need them for vision correction. Why? 
Some people believe glasses make them look smarter. Or fake glasses might be just that 
final touch to complete a new look.
Because eyeglasses are almost exclusively associated with functionality, some people 
may find this fake glasses trend a little silly. However, fashion is meant to be fun, not 
functional.
Glasses that aren't for correction but are for fashion isn't for everyone, but if you’re 
looking to try a new way to accessorize, glasses may be just what you’re looking for.
Regardless of your vision needs and personal taste, finding the perfect pair of glasses is 
easier than you think.
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Q U E S T I O N S
1) What is astigmatism? Do you have this problem? 
2) Do you wear glasses? Why? 
3) Why do most people wear glasses? 
4) How many people need glasses? 
5) Would you wear glasses because of fashion? 
6) Are eyeglasses expensive? How much?