The History says that Chinese people started making sunglasses with a particular type of smoky quartz, by the beginning of the 12th century. But it was not capable to filter the harmful ultra violet rays. In fact they made it difficult to see. But they provided some relief from the shining sun. During that time, Chinese rulers and Judges began to use it to hide the emotions while doing the judgments and questioning of the accused.

The extensive use of Sunglasses started when Sam Foster, an entrepreneur who began the mass production in 1929. He sold the first pair of Foster Grant sunglasses on the Boardwalk in Atlantic City, where the beach goers were a steady stream of sunglass sales for him. By that time sunglasses became a necessity and no longer an accessory.

The Army Air corps approached a company called Bausch and Lomb to create effective eyeglasses to protect their eyes from high altitude sun glare. In 1936 Edwin H. Land, the founder of Polaroid Corporation introduced sunglasses with Polaroid filter, with prevented ultra violet rays, for the first time. The modern day tinted sunglasses were invented by James Ayscough.

These remarkable incidents in the history of sunglasses made them a desirable item for every field, including, health, fashion and comfort. During that time, the Hollywood stars and famous artists began to use it extensively, inspiring others. They have come a long way from emerald and smoky quartz held up to the eyes to the beautiful designs we use today.

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