Green’s Dictionary of Slang

(US Und.) spectacles.

1935		A.J. Pollock Und. Speaks.
1950		Goldin et al. DAUL 82/2: Glimmers. The eyes; eyeglasses.
1958		D. Burley N.Y. Amsterdam News 22 Mar. 13: Gims that were deceivers back of the smoked rimmers he wore on his glimmers.