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Equipment and Supplies > Optical Devices > Lenses > Eyeglasses

Preferred term

Eyeglasses  

Type

  • Topical Descriptor

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • Glasses
  • Spectacles

Note

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

Scope note

  • 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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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D005139

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