Eyeglasses and Nerds

Note before reading: This is a paperwork for our English subject. ^_^ Information here are all fabricated. Enjoy reading my work of nonsense. XD By the way, I wrote this... all is my invention... no copying from the internet.. (maybe that's why is sucks...) oh well hihi

Eyeglasses have evolved its image and have expanded its influence not only to nerds but to fashion-conscious people as well. A pair of eyeglasses equals to nerd was the formula before. However as time changes and taste preferences grow wider, even ladies and men who don’t have eye problems buy and wear these eyeglasses. In fact, a number of teenagers buy eyeglasses with transition lenses. These lenses automatically get tinted when exposed under the sun and looks good with outfits at the same time. In addition to these developed lenses, many variations and hip styles of frames are also sold in optical stores. A great majority sells these designed frames more than the usual round black frames because of the overwhelming response from the market. The increased number of these fashionable developments have influenced the perception on eyeglass-wearing people. Now, not all nerds wear eyeglasses and not all people who wear eyeglasses are nerds. The society has accepted these changes unconsciously since the stereotyping of nerds have died slowly. Decades of stereotyping eyeglasses and nerds have finally toned down. In fact, majority of celebrities have eyeglasses kept in their closets. Whether it is for a fashion statement or for reading, these fashion icons and entertainment stars have it too. Moreover, a book written by a student from the media studies department entitled ‘Eyeglasses and Nerds” surveyed teenagers regarding their perception on boyfriends/girlfriends wearing eyeglasses. 50% of these teenagers do not care whether their partners wear eyeglasses or not, 25% said they prefer their partners with eyeglasses while another 25% of them preferred their partners not wearing eyeglasses. From this we can see how the society has reduced their negative perception on eyeglass-wearing people. Another survey was conducted at the University of Sto. Tomas where 300 Communication Arts students were asked regarding their impression on eyeglass-wearing people. 10% of the population thinks that majority of eyeglass-wearing people are nerds while 90% of the pool thought they are cool. The last survey took place at the Faculty of Arts and letters’ teachers’ room where 80 teachers volunteered as participants. This time the participants were asked if most of their students who wear eyeglasses perform well in class or not. 79% observed that majority of their students who wear eyeglasses were not nerds and did not necessarily have excellent grades while 21% felt that majority of their eyeglass-wearing students perform very well in class. From the results of the survey, it is already evident that the wide-spread use of eyeglasses had been tolerated, accepted and given huge acknowledgements. Some people would even buy eyeglasses without grades just to fit their attire or get in with the crowd. Though eyeglasses are still associated with nerds even in mass media, most are already aware of eyeglasses used as fashion trends. Eyeglasses and Nerds is also nominated as the best eye-opener book of the Granny Book Awards 2009. Its nomination has proved its credibility and effectiveness. A lot of lenses paved way to forming different types of eyeglass lovers. Some even collect eyeglasses because of the variety that has sprouted in the eyeglass industry. This series of improvements and varieties have helped not only eyeglass-wearing people that are perceived as nerds but also the fashion industry. Indeed the world is a world of change.