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.
To measure eyeglasses you will need: 1  an old pair of eyeglasses. 2  ruler with millimeters. 3  Measure the bridge size, which is the measurement across the nose. 4  Measure the lens width. 5  Measure the lens height. 6  Measure the arm length. The lens height will give you a general idea of the fit of the lens over your eye. 2  When you measure eyeglasses lens height it will help you to see how narrow or tall your lens height is, and can help you find adequate frames that suite you when you order online.