Eyeglass frames come in several colors, styles and materials. Here is a general introduction to the materials available for eyeglasses and eyewear at D’Ambrosio Eye Care:
- Plastic Frames: They are lightweight and can come in an array of color options. Zyl is the most common plastic frame material that is nylon based and is hypoallergenic. Nylon is easily molded for the more popular wrap sun styles. A drawback to plastic frames is they need to be properly cared for. They are more easily broken compared to metal frames and exposure to sunlight decreases their strength slightly and can fade color over time. Not as much with the premium manufacturers.
- General Metals: Represents the majority of frames in the US. Some metals can react with skin chemistry but this is preventable by choosing the correct metal for you.
- Titanium: Extremely lightweight and will not rust, because of its strength it can be made thin. It has been used from everything from the Gemini and Apollo space capsules to medical implants, such as heart valves. It can be produced in a variety of colors and is hypoallergenic.
- Flexon: Flexon is a titanium-based alloy. This unique and popular material, originated by the frame manufacturer, Marchon, is called “memory metal”. Frames come back into shape even after twisting, bending and crushing. They are 25% lighter than standard metals, hypoallergenic and corrosion-resistant.
Along with various materials frames can come with wood, bone, horn, leather or rhinestones as accents. So there are a lot of options when choosing your next frame. It is a way to show off your personal style!
The licensed opticians at D’Ambrosio Eye Care can help you make the correct selection of frame for your face shape, skin tone and lifestyle needs. Stop in at any location or call 800-325-3937 if you need an eye examination or for more information. You may also request an appointment at facebook.com/dambrosioeyecare.
Staffed by a team of Ophthalmologists, Optometrists, Opticians, technical and administrative staff who provide eye examinations for adults and children, cataract surgery and intraocular lens implants (IOL), laser vision correction such as LASIK, diagnosis and treatment of cornea disease including cornea transplants, care for diseases of the retina including diabetes and age related macular degeneration and diagnosis and treatment of glaucoma as well as contact lenses, eyeglasses, eyewear and optical services.
D'Ambrosio Eye Care is a leading eye and LASIK care practice serving the greater Boston and central Massachusetts area including Acton, Athol, Berlin, Bolton, Boylston, Boxborough, Chelmsford, Clinton, Concord, Fitchburg, Gardner, Greenfield, Groton, Harvard, Hudson, Lancaster, Leominster, Lexington, Littleton, Lowell, Lunenburg, Marlborough, Milford, Shelburne Falls, Shirley, Sterling, Stow, Sudbury, Templeton, Westminster, Westborough, Winchendon and Worcester, Massachusetts.
Reference sources: All About Vision, Optician’s Handbook, Ophthalmology Times, Vision Rx.
