What makes s mirrror suitable for the nearsighted

[micky]

Invention

In the 1960s, Nan Grey [the cute actress, who had an important role in Dracula's Daughter] invented and marketed a cosmetic mirror especially suited to nearsighted women. An obituary noted, "Among its users was Princess Grace of Monaco."[3]

What would make a mirror especially suited to nearsigthed peoople? I googled and so far I've only found convex, magnifying mirrors. Was she the first one to think of that? In addition, doesn't anyone benefit from a magnifying mirror? You can see more details with one. Why would nearsighted benefit more?

[Dean Hoffman]

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

[micky]

If they're near-sighted, they can already do that.

Oh, and concave.

[micky]

More likely the problem is that the text is upside down.

It's a common problem in Oz.

[angelica...]

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]

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