Getting the Right Eyeglasses – the Firmoo Christmas Giveaway
History of Eyeglasses
Salvino D’ Armate of Italy holds the distinction of making the very first wearable eyeglasses in 1284. James Ayscough came up with the double-hinged spectacles in 1752 which was primarily connected with solving vision problems. A polarizing filter was patented by Edwin Land , the inventor of instant photography in 1929 which works to reduce glare of light and was the precursor of today’s sunglasses.
It was believed however, that a vision aid known as the reading stone already existed in 1000AD. There are also references to monks in Italy producing eyeglasses sometime in 1285. Important highlights in the history of eyeglasses aside from the discovery that glass can be used to magnify include the invention of the bifocal lenses in 1784, the introduction of the trifocal lenses in 1826, and the introduction of the progressive mulitifocal lenses in 1958.
The Uses of Eyeglasses
From the time that the first eyeglasses was created up to the present, there have been three main uses of eyeglasses. These are for protection, improvement of vision, and for fashion. Safety goggles and sunglasses protect our eyes from the environment and the elements. Eyeglasses are also used to provide solutions to vision problems that merely requires an eye implement. The wide range of designs of eyeglasses has made it a fashion accessory of many.
Based on US statistics, 64% percent use eyeglasses for vision problems while 84% use sunglasses for protection or fashion. Many buy reading glasses from stores without seeing a doctor. With these high numbers, it can be concluded that many people are on the lookout for reliable suppliers of quality eyewear.
Firmoo
Firmoo prides itself as the most popular online eyeglasses store. It has made its mark in the industry by providing quality prescription, safety, and fashion eyewear. It seriously takes into consideration the categorization of eyeglasses and sunglasses as a Class 1 medical device which necessitates multiple quality inspections.
Christmas Giveaway
Firmoo has offered to sponsor this blog’s Christmas giveaway amounting to a total of $500 Discount Code which can be used to purchase eyewear from among their offered styles with the exception of designer eyeglasses. This offers an opportunity to new as well as existing customers to avail of their products at a discounted price. Winners will be responsible for the shipping costs.
This is a sponsored post but all views and opinions belong to the author.
There will be 10 winners who will receive $40 discount code each and 1 winner who will receive $100 discount code. Each person is only entitled to use a single $20 discount code but this contest will give you a chance to share your winnings to your friends by letting her or him use the other $20 discount code. The lone winner of the $100 discount code gets to share to four other friends at $20 discount code each. Christmas is all about sharing our blessings and this Firmoo Christmas Giveaway is the perfect chance to do just that.
Contest Period is from November 25 to December 10, 2012.
Codes valid only up to December 25, 2012.
WINNERS’ NAMES POSTED IN TERESAY FANPAGE
Elinor Semira (@mhoie1325)
Joining again! I love Firmoo sunglasses! I have 3 of them and hoping to win again! 🙂
Edwin Arceo
nice research its really becoming of you. I’ve been wearing glasses since I was in 4th grade and this is the only time I got to know its history. Good job!
mildredjuaton
I don’t have Firmoo sunglasses. I wish to have one
Kaye Figuracion
I have heard of Firmoo glasses from my cousin. And, the designs are really so fabulous and stylish. =)
maelucero
Joined 🙂 love this eyeglasses, wish to have one 🙂
Rogelio Olivar
Glad to say I have a good eye sight
Rizza Javier (@beingwell20)
Super cool namn po nito!! Good luck to all the entrants!! A very merry Christmas to alll!!!!! Lapit na..hihihi
Adin Blankenship
I have tried on sunglasses from Firmoo, and I would love to try their eyeglasses, the ones that are not prescribed, but just for style and fashion. Awesome giveaway!
Ralph Marcuss
Meron ba nito sa pilipinas? Ngayon ko lang ito narinig.
Alwin
i really need to have my new glasses and this looks like a good opportunity. been hearing a lot from Firmo. they actually sent me an offer through email but i need to have my eyes refracted so i can get the correct eyeglasses
RonLeyba
Thanks for this giveaway. I might participate and join.
Chie
Firmoo indeed is the most talked-about shop with it comes to eyeglasses; wherever i go on the web, i read Firmoo. A new replacement for my eyeglasses from this shop would be great. I kind of like their way Giveaway for there is an essence of Christmas, which is giving.
Gene
I’ve been hearing of Firmoo glasses for quite a while now. Sadly I cannot try their glasses because I am yet to visit a specialist first. I had glasses when I was in high school and that was years ago!
jrplaza (top10 listers)
I really like Firmoo… I might say I’m a fan of their products and I did buy 3 of them for my older Brother and my Dad. I’ll join this contest later and hope I’ll win.
Nancy
I received Firmoo’s invitation too to join their giveaway. I just haven’t got a chance to go through it yet but I love Firmoo sunglasses so I am sure joining. 😀
Arlene
I love my firmoo sunglasses! I wish i can also buy a reading glass from them.
peachkins
This is such a great giveaway!
dickvinced
entered the giveaway hoping to win 🙂
Rossel
I got 3 sunglasses from Firmoo and I love all three of them. They are of great quality and style.
Dhemz
awwwwww…what a cute model! this is a great giveaway…I have worked with firmoo before and they sent me a few glasses…love them all!
Bless
Very nice as Firmoo is sponsoring and giving out more eyeglasses for free with these discount codes 🙂
Gven-Rose
I got few sunnies from them for free few months ago..
jheylo
joined 😀 firmo has numerous stylish eyeglasses. i do have 8 fashionable eyeglasses from them
jared's mum
i love Firmoo sunglasses so am joining your giveaway! crossing my fingers to win! ^_^
Mommy Lexi
I would love to get new glasses. But I need a checkup with my optometrist first. When I got pregnant, my grade changed.
mharm
I joined..I would love to win the grand prize 😉
Franc Ramon
Firmoo is really getting a large customer base from the internet and has always rewarded its customers with meaningful giveaways.
Donald Pagulong
I will join this giveaway, sis. And thanks for the interesting Trivia about eyeglasses.
naizingi
A little history is always interesting and I never thought that eyeglasses have been invented way back to the Egyptian time. Seeing the chronological events of the improvement of eyeglasses is always interesting because they’ve discovered better ways to have an improved vision for their eyes. And I would love to have the Firmoo Eyeglasses. It looks so cool!
Jason Cruz (@jsncruz)
How I choose my glasses are dependent on two things. First, I’ve been loyal to Ideal Vision because I get alumnus discounts at the place 😛 Haha! Second, I get glasses which fit the shape of my face well. I’m slightly roundish-squarish so I can’t risk looking like the Gandhi 😛 Perhaps when I need new sunglasses, Firmoo’s got the answer!
dimaks | The Urban Walker
Firmoo has been getting a lot of buzzes in the Internet. I stumbled upon the site / product a few months ago and I think I referred a couple of friends to get one each, online.
Tess Torrecampo (@Blogandme)
I got 3 of them. I am trying to join but my entry cannot go through, there is something wrong with the rafflecapter .I will try later again
Shirgie Scf
I tried to join, but for some reason, the rafflecopter returns with this message “Aw, shucks. We didn’t get your entry.”
amayachika
I super love FIRMO EYEGLASSES. I had one here color pink.
Marie
Love to have one Firmoo glasses!
Chubskulit Rose
Oh I definitely enter as I need new eyeglasses, thanks for sponsoring !
Pinay Mama
Yay! Firmoo glasses. i also got two from them which I gave to my partner as a gift. 🙂