After 37 years, Carney received the Medal of Honor on May 23, 1900, for his heroism during the assault on Fort Wagner. When Carney died in 1908, the U.S. flag flew at half-mast at the Massachusetts State House. See the Library of Virginiaâs entry on William Harvey Carney.
Disadvantages. 1  Glass is the heaviest material used in the manufacture of lenses so eyeglasses with glass lenses will be the heaviest. If you have a larger frame type, will leave marks on the nose due to pressure. 2  Thickness of the glass lenses: if you have large diopters lenses will be thicker.
These wrap around glasses are also great as safety wear since the titanium is strong and will bend without breaking. Titanium eyeglasses are also lightweight. If you are tired of wearing glasses that weigh down on your face, you will be glad to know that you can switch to lightweight titanium frames.