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10 Popular Plastic and Metal Eyeglass Frame Materials

Written By Barry Feldman

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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.

Cat Eye Frames: How to Style These Timeless Glasses

Written By Kara Keigan

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Cat eye frames were born in the 1930s (though they had yet to labeled as such). Altina Schinasi, the inventor of the popular frame, explains in her documentary Altina how she first came to the idea.

Image source: Parade

Schinasi had noticed how boring all glasses were as if most frames hadn’t improved from the time of Benjamin Franklin. She asked herself, “What would look good on a face?” Her answer: a Harlequin mask. And so the “Harlequin glasses” were born.

High Index vs. Polycarbonate Lenses: 5 Factors to Consider

Written By Oliver Torres

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Getting new eyeglasses? The frames you select are what everyone will notice, but of course the lenses are responsible for correcting your vision.

You’re bound to be offered multiple options for lens materials, most commonly, high index and polycarbonate. If you’re like most, you probably put a lot more thought into selecting your frames than your lens material. Most customers base their decision on the price.

However, you should understand your choice will affect durability, visual clarity, and more. So we’ll examine the two most common lens materials here and present the advantages and disadvantages you should be aware of.

Geek Chic Fashion: The Glasses Your Favorite TV Stars Wear

Written By Kara Keigan

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There are some TV personalities you just can’t picture without their signature style eyeglasses. Whether they rock the same style as their TV counterpart or not, the television celebrities have great style on and off the screen. We gathered some of the most notable glasses-wearing TV stars and the frames you can shop to steal their style.

How to Order the Perfect Prescription Lenses for Your Glasses at EZContacts

Written By Barry Silver

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You’ve found frames you love amongst the massive selection offered by EZContacts. It’s time to complete your order, which requires getting your prescription just right.

Yes, you’ll need to make some choices and enter your prescription properly. But no, it shouldn’t be confusing. This step-by-step guide will help you make informed choices and get the exact eyeglasses you want and need.