A transporter assistant with glasses
Glasses were an early way of correcting vision for those with eye problems. They were replaced by either corrective laser surgery, or a special kind of drug.
Glasses were worn by some in the 23rd century. A transporter assistant serving aboard the USS Enterprise in 2254 wore glasses while working at the transporter console. (TOS: "The Cage", "The Menagerie")
Captain James T. Kirk was unresponsive or allergic to the conventional ways of correcting vision, so Dr. Leonard McCoy provided him with a pair of antiquidated glasses. However, the glasses broke following the conflict with Khan Noonien Singh and his followers. (Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan) Kirk would end up selling the glasses at an antique shop on 20th century Earth in exchange for currency needed to accomplish their mission to save Earth in the future. (Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home)
Glasses were also common on Malcor III. Both Krola and Lanel wore them. (TNG: "First Contact")
See also
- Sun glasses