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Adjustable-focus eyeglasses

Sometimes our eyes have trouble seeing things that are far away or up close. Eyeglasses can help fix that problem. Some eyeglasses are made with special lenses that can change how much they bend light as it enters the eye. That way, they can help people see things that are either far away or up close.

These special eyeglasses are called "adjustable-focus" eyeglasses because they can be changed to help us focus on different things. It's like having many pairs of glasses all in one!

Imagine having a camera that can zoom in and out. When you want to take a picture of something close up, you zoom in to make it appear closer. When you want to take a picture of something far away, you zoom out to make it appear closer. Our eyes work in a similar way, but sometimes we need a little help.

Adjustable-focus eyeglasses work by using special lenses that can change shape when a person needs to see something up close or far away. These lenses are called "flexible lenses."

There are different types of flexible lenses, but they all work by changing shape. Some lenses are filled with a special liquid that can move around and change shape when it's squeezed or released. Others have tiny parts that can expand or contract, depending on what a person needs to see.

When a person puts on adjustable-focus eyeglasses, they can turn a special knob or button to change the shape of the flexible lenses. This allows them to see things that are far away or up close without needing to switch between different pairs of glasses.

In summary, adjustable-focus eyeglasses are special glasses that can help people see things that are far away or up close. They use flexible lenses that can change shape to make this possible, and they are adjusted using a special knob or button.
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