Question

When were magnifying glasses, which can help surgeons see what they’re doing, invented?


1205

1500



1785



1924

Answer 1

The first recorded use of a magnifying glass was in 1205 by the Arab scientist Alhazen. However, it wasn't until the late 18th century that the modern magnifying glass we are familiar with today was invented in 1785 by French physicist Antoine Lavoisier.