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. 2  Thickness of the glass lenses: if you have large diopters lenses will be thicker. 3  Glass breaks easily: if you ride eyeglasses on the floor, you have a chance to run out of lenses.
The size and shape of your eyeglass frames also will affect the thickness of your lenses, especially if you have a strong prescription. Choosing a smaller, well-centered frame can significantly reduce the thickness and weight of your lenses, regardless of the lens material you choose.