Ologies with Alie Ward · 2025-08-01 · 51 min · 9,037 words

Bonus Episode: Optical Technology (HISTORY OF EYEGLASSES + MODERN DAY VISION)

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Today's episode is sponsored by Pearl Vision. You know how you're like, I have to get a physical once a year. You gotta go to the dentist. A lot of people are like, my eyes? I forgot.

Even if no one in your family wears glasses, you could have underlying issues. This is where Pearl Vision comes in. It was the first place of its kind to bring easy access to comprehensive eye exams and glasses all in one place. And now, over 60 years later, Pearl Vision has doctors throughout the US, Canada, and Puerto Rico, and they're making sure that you see your best and also that you look your best because they have cool glasses there. You can book an eye exam online and I love that they have an option to book an appointment for up to three people so you can just gather your fam or your friends, head to

Pearlvision from my eyes to yours. Nobody cares for eyes more than Pearl. Visit Pearlvision.com for more information. Eye exams available by independent doctors of optometry at or next to Pearlvision. Doctors in some states are employed by Pearl Vision.

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