The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word RETINAS
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The straight part
We know that "glasses might help them focus" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case glasses might help them focus = retinas.The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does RETINAS mean?
RETINAS noun- The thin layer of cells at the back of the eyeball where light is converted into neural signals sent to the brain.