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Your eyeglasses deliver more to your eyes than just vision. But, for decades, they have been deemed low for reasons like competence, cosmetic appearance, youthfulness, trust-worthiness, and whatnot! To our relief, this perception seems to be changing now. At least, that's what various research works suggest.

In this article, I will be taking you through my analysis of different research work that suggests the positive impact of eyeglasses on people and their personalities. To come to that conclusion, I'll be shedding light on how glasses have defined electoral success for ages.

It is true that politicians have shunned glasses for a long time. The possible reasons are vision deficiency, old age, and weakness. Some reports favor these fears of politicians as they are linked with negative sentiments like being unlikeable, unattractive, and less dominant. On the other hand, certain reports contrast this idea by referring to the Middle Ages when monks wore glasses to study. It signals that people with high intellect wear glasses. It relates to characteristics of success, dependency, and strong intelligence.

It is true that politicians have shunned glasses for a long time. The possible reasons are vision deficiency, old age, and weakness. Some reports favor these fears of politicians as they are linked with negative sentiments like being unlikeable,unattractive, and less dominant.

On the other hand, certain reports contrast this idea by referring to the Middle Ages when monks wore glasses to study. It signals that people with high intellect wear glasses. It relates to characteristics of success, dependency, and strong intelligence.We have seen Winston Churchill donning small, rounded, bold black glasses. We have also seen Mahatma Gandhi wearing delicate, rounded glasses. Inspirations are many, but let us look into some factors that define the positive impact of glasses on political candidates.

A Powerful Image People, in general, like politicians who have dominant characteristics. Do glasses add to it? Of course! Remember Indira Gandhi flaunting her oversized square eyeglasses.

She was the epitome of power and authority. To date, she is remembered for her style, including her glasses.

Think of Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President of the United States, who led the country during the Civil War and carried small oval-shaped glasses with adjustable temples. These political figures are also remembered for their powerful personalities. In no way have their glasses reduced their perceived prowess. The right choice of glasses can reflect a powerful image for anyone. For instance, bold and bulky frames with dark colors or patterns resonate with a strong personality.

Trust & Transparency Talking of modern politics, we can see our Hon. Prime Minister Narendra Modi wearing rimless glasses. The characteristics of rimless glasses add a sense of transparency.

People in managerial or directorial positions will likely be perceived as intellectual, dependable, and honest if they wear rimless glasses. Especially in the Indian political settings, you’ll find many political candidates preferring rimless glasses over full-rimmed as it also reflects the maturity and seniority of a person.

Glasses and Political situations The effect of eyeglasses on personalities may also depend on the political situation. People typically want an effective leader in their party to secure their threats to their group.

For instance, a male presidential candidate is preferred in case of international threats, and a female candidate is preferred in case of internal conflicts. I’ll ask you to recall our Minister of External Affairs, Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, to prove this point. He is an inspirational figure among Gen X, Millennials, and Gen Z. Have we ever seen him not wearing his rimless glasses? Coming to the second part of the statement, I will remind you of Smriti Irani, Union Cabinet Minister for Women & Child Development and Minority Affairs. She is often seen wearing black cat-eye glasses in her interviews very confidently.

Cultural differences

The effect of glasses cannot be generalized across cultures for many reasons. For instance, some reports suggest that 60% of US citizens wear glasses, but only 7% of Indians do so. India is perceived as not a wealthy nation; therefore, wearing glasses is not associated with intelligence but with weak vision. These reports suggest that glasses' positive effect in the West differs from countries like India. However, this report may be debatable, with India escalating the economic ladder. Also, India has birthed many influential leaders, most of whom we have seen carrying eyeglasses.

Perception of Intelligence

The report predicts that the glasses make candidates and common folks look more intelligent. For political candidates, this perceived intelligence increases electoral success. For working professionals, wearing glasses is perceived as a sign of intelligence. Professionals wearing brow-line glasses are more likely to be selected for managerial positions, suggests reports.

Final Words

Finally, the positive effect of glasses on politicians is driven by glasses making candidates look more intelligent. Consequently increasing electoral success. While that was a political scenario, I believe glasses not only help everyone see better but also look better. Do you agree?

Your choice of eyeglasses defines its impact on your personality. Your local optician can guide you in understanding your face shape and finding glasses that help you shape your personality in a desired way.

Moreover, we can say that glasses certainly shape personality. Gone are the days when they were deemed unattractive. It is time to use your glasses more strategically for good!