What makes s mirrror suitable for the nearsighted

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InventionIn the 1960s, Nan Grey [the cute actress, who had an important role inDracula's Daughter] invented and marketed a cosmetic mirror especiallysuited to nearsighted women. An obituary noted, "Among its users wasPrincess Grace of Monaco."[3] What would make a mirror especially suited to nearsigthed peoople?  Igoogled and so far I've only found convex, magnifying mirrors.  Was shethe first one to think of that?  In addition, doesn't anyone benefitfrom a magnifying mirror?  You can see more details with one.  Why wouldnearsighted benefit more?

Dean Hoffman · Accepted Answer

How about good, old fashioned,  money?  Don't the convex onescost more?

micky · Answer

In  on Mon, 5 Jul 2021 09:31:46 +1000, "Rod Speed"     wrote:If they're near-sighted, they can already do that. Oh, and concave.

micky · Answer

In  on Mon, 5 Jul 2021 11:06:30 +1000, "Rod Speed"     wrote:More likely the problem is that the text is upside down. It's a common problem in Oz.

angelica... · Answer

Is that your experience with applying eye liner?

I've been nearsighted all my life. In order to do anything precise in the vicinity of my eyes, I have to get within about 6 inches of the mirror. It's a little difficult to wield an eye liner brush that close to a mirror.

If magnifying mirrors weren't needed, nobody would make and sell them.

Cindy Hamilton

Ed Pawlowski · Answer

Cindy is right.  I'm nearsighted too and don't use eye liner so I avoid the risk of not having it perfect.

What makes s mirrror suitable for the nearsighted

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