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Barry Feldman

sunglasses for kids

True or False: Children Need to Wear Sunglasses?

The weather warms. Once again, the kids start spending even more time outdoors. UV rays are stronger in the spring and summer and so, your children’s exposure to damaging ultraviolet light (UV) light increases substantially.

Unfortunately, the need for eye protection for kids isn’t well understood. Perhaps it’s time to shed some light on this issue, examine the facts, and understand smart and healthy ways to respond. 

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EYEGLASS MATERIALS

10 Popular Plastic and Metal Eyeglass Frame Materials

It’s a material world. Frame materials, that is. From plastics to metals, and everything in between, here we offer you a look at today’s top frame materials.

Eyeglass frames materials are generally described as metal, plastic, or a combination of the two. These are the broad buckets in which most frame materials belong but there’s quite a bit of variety within them.

How do you select an eyeglass frame material?

It’s likely, you’re more concerned with a look, color, or feel—not a material per se. Or maybe you’re looking for a particular feature…

  • You’re into fun colors with flair. Plastics fit the bill.
  • You want fashion? Perhaps you’d prefer a combination metal and plastic cat-eye frame with rhinestones or crystals.
  • Function? For styling thin, lightweight, or hypoallergenic frames, titanium is tops.
  • Want high tech and futuristic? Check out carbon fiber, made from fibers woven together for super strength.
  • And, finally, you have options for eco-friendly eyeglass frames.

To help you understand your options and select the material that’s right for you, we present a comprehensive rundown of frame materials—three plastics and seven metals.

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EZ2020 Giveaway

Win Big with the #EZ2020 Giveaway—20 WINNERS!

SHOW US YOUR LOOK ON INSTAGRAM.

Twice each month, EZContacts will award a $200 gift card to one lucky customer who’s entered the #EZ2020 Giveaway to go toward the purchase of prescription eyewear or sunglasses.

See below for instructions on entering. 

Congratulations to our first four winners of the #EZ2020 Giveaway

#EZ2020 first four winners

Looking good!

And here are the winners from April and May…

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