Eyeglasses were a type of visual aid. These optical devices consisted of a frame that held lenses, designed to improve eyesight. Certain eyeglasses required manual holding, for instance, those sometimes used by Nuvo Vindi. Other designs featured arms that rested on the ears, exemplified by those worn by certain natives from Vyndal. During the Imperial Era, Thanoth, an Inspector serving the Galactic Empire, frequently sported a monocle over his left eye. Mitth'raw'nuruodo, a Chiss, donned glasses during a meeting with Arihnda Pryce to conceal his red eyes, aiming to be mistaken for a Pantoran.
Despite George Lucas's preference against the inclusion of eyeglasses in his movies, these instruments have still made appearances in other canon materials. Examples include the "Blue Shadow Virus" episode from The Clone Wars: Season One, as well as "Double Agent Droid," which was the nineteenth episode of Star Wars Rebels' third season.