Eyeglass Frame Materials - Vision Solutions of Linthicum

Never before has there been such a variety of frame materials to use for informed, technologically-driven patients. Ask us about the features and benefits of each frame material and what best meets your lifestyle requirements.This article outlines the facts on each frame material currently used to manufacture eyeglasses available in the marketplace, to help you select the best eyeglasses for your lifestyle.

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Magnesium Frames

Magnesium is the eighth-most abundant metal element on earth. Lighter than both titanium and aluminum, magnesium is either extracted from the ocean or recovered from minerals such as dolomite or magnetite. Because of its unique properties and high cost, it has been used in the high-end frame market.
Pros: Super-lightweight material is strong, durable, and hypoallergenic.
Cons: Costs almost 50 percent more than aluminum or steel.

Beryllium Frames

Beryllium is six times stronger than steel and more than 30 percent lighter than aluminum. Beryllium resists corrosion and tarnish, making it an excellent choice for wearers who have high skin acidity or spend time in or around salt water. It is also the only memory metal containing no nickel and can withstand very high temperatures.
Pros: Lightweight, durable, flexible, and is available in a wide range of colors.
Cons: A very small number of people are allergic to beryllium.

Pure Aluminum Frames

Pure Aluminum is soft enough to carve. However, mixed with small amounts of alloys, it can provide the strength of steel with only half the weight. Because it can be “sculpted,” the softer properties of aluminum break down the creative barriers present with many other strong materials.
Pros: Aesthetically pleasing, strong, lightweight, and recyclable.
Cons: Aluminum can get rigid, especially in lower temperatures. Thus, integrating elements like flex hinges into an aluminum frame can be challenging.

Titanium Glasses Frames

Titanium is a high-strength, lightweight material commonly used in everything from hubcaps to eyewear. Because titanium ranks seventh in abundance among industry elements in the earth’s crust, it is easily accessible. This material has picked up speed in the eyewear industry as a lightweight option that lends itself to unique designs and colorations.
Pros: Strong as steel, lightweight, hypoallergenic, and corrosion-resistant.
Cons: This material is more expensive than other materials. Beware of the difference between “pure titanium” and “titanium alloy.”

Ticral Eyeglass Frames

Ticral is an alloy of titanium. It is nickel-free and thus hypoallergenic. It’s also extremely lightweight and offers many of the features of titanium without the high cost. It can be cut a bit thicker than titanium, which enables it to have the popular look of a thin plastic frame while still offering lightweight durability.
Pros: Strong, durable, and available in a variety of colors.
Cons: Not yet well-known.

Stainless Steel Frames

Stainless Steel material is an alloy of iron and carbon steel with chromium and other elements. The addition of at least 10 percent chromium makes this alloy less prone to stain or rust, a factor that results in a long life compared to that of traditional steel. Because of its durability, lightweight, and sleek appearance, stainless steel has long been a choice of eyewear designers.
Pros: Non-corrosive, durable, strong, lightweight, and hypoallergenic. It can also be easily shaped into ultra-thin eyewear styles and has flexibility, which adds to the wearer’s comfort.
Cons: Not as lightweight, heat-resistant or flexible as titanium.

Nickel Titanium Frames

Nickel Titanium or NI-TI is used to manufacture Flexon™ eyewear. Ni-Ti, or titanium-based alloys, are more flexible than steel and 25 percent lighter than conventional metals.
Pros: Flexibility removes the need for spring hinge and increases comfort and durability for patients who are hard on their eyewear.
Cons: Since all Ni-Ti is nickel based, allergies and pitting may be an issue.

Monel™ Frames

Monel is a nickel alloy containing 68 percent nickel, 30 percent copper, and two percent iron. Monel,™ the most commonly used frame material today, is often used for components that require sturdiness and rigidity, such as temples and bridges.
Pros: Strong and can also be welded, brazed, and soldered.
Cons: Surface discoloration can occur from exposure to atmospheric conditions. Pitting can also occur if exposed to salt water.

Plastic Glasses Frames

Plastic materials have many style and material options. Easily colored, laminated, patterned, or even layered with fabrics, this material is one of the more creative and workable options. The two commonly used plastic frame materials are called zyl and propionate. Zyl, also known as cellulose acetate, is the most commonly used plastic frame material and is available in every color of the rainbow. Propionate is the second most common materials and is a nylon-based, hypoallergenic plastic. It’s lightweight and has a different look and feel than other plastic.
Pros: Easily molded into today’s popular wraparound styles.
Cons: Plastic frames have some drawbacks in fit. Be certain of proper fit initially since the adjustments are limited.

Gliamides and Grilamid® Eyeglass Frames

Gliamides and Grilamid is also a premier material for sports and performance frames. It is typically made of a high-quality thermoplastic material that is shock-resistant, lightweight, and non-allergenic. This material is used to manufacture Rudy Project sunglass frames. It provides structural integrity and stability that is very resistant to hot, cold, and chemical damage.
Pros: Easily molded into today’s popular wraparound styles.
Cons: Nylon frames do have some drawbacks in fit. Be certain of proper fit initially since the adjustments are limited.

Combination Eyeglass Frames

Combination frames help you get the best of both materials with frames that combine the sleek sophistication of metal with the colors and thickness of plastic. The cool contrast of these popular material duos adds visual interest.

Are You Allergic to Certain Materials?

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CORRECTIVE SPORTS GLASSES

Prescription sports glasses have optical lenses directly adapted to your sight. It is an ideal solution for practicing a sport while enjoying good vision.

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+ WHAT ADVANTAGES? 

Among other benefits, corrective sports glasses offer:

• Excellent visual comfort thanks to a large field of vision;
• Specific shapes to fit the face while ensuring their lightness;
• Access to a whole range of technical lenses adapted to your discipline (photochromic, polarizing, anti-fog lenses, etc.);
• A very wide choice of models to meet all your desires.

+ WHAT DISADVANTAGES? 

Despite their many benefits, sports glasses with corrective lenses can have some limitations, including:

• A sometimes high cost, but which depends a lot on the model you choose. Corrective sports glasses can however be reimbursed by your health insurance;
• Limited feasibility in the case of very strong corrections.

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OPTICAL CLIPS

Specially adapted for athletes who need corrective lenses, optical clips are nomadic corrective lenses, identical to those of your classic eyeglasses. These are installed in a thin frame that clips onto your sports glasses if they can accommodate a clip.

+ WHAT ADVANTAGES?

Among other arguments in favor of the optical clip:

• Adaptability for 100% of corrections, even the most pronounced;
• A lower cost compared to the purchase of a pair of corrective sports glasses;
• The possibility of having different mounts, to which you hang your clip.

+ WHAT DISADVANTAGES? 

Despite their good points, optical clips do have a few flaws that need to be taken into account:

• An increased risk of fogging, since they superimpose one layer of glass on another;
• A heavier frame to wear on the face, even if the optical clips are designed to be as light as possible;
• A limited choice of eyewear models, as not all of them have the appropriate attachment system;
• A more restricted field of vision compared to conventional sports eyewear lenses.

CORRECTIVE LENSES

Also called contact lenses, corrective lenses are as effective as wearing glasses to see clearly. For sports enthusiasts, they of course offer considerable freedom of movement. However, despite the comfort they provide, they can cause some inconvenience.

+ WHAT ADVANTAGES?

Among their various advantages for athletes, contact lenses have the advantage:

• To offer a very wide field of vision, since there is no frame that could obstruct the view;
• To be more resistant than glasses, because they are less exposed to blows;
• To be compatible with all sports equipment, in particular helmets;
• Not to be affected by fogging problems.

+ WHAT DISADVANTAGES?

Be careful, because even if they are practical, invisible and comfortable, corrective lenses have the following defects:

• Dryness and irritation of the eye – an even greater risk when you practice speed sports such as running or cycling;
• Total unsuitability for certain sports, in particular water sports because of the risk of splashing water and eye irritation;
• Partial unsuitability for mountain sports which require strong UV protection against the sun and glare.

THE BOLLE RX PROGRAM

 Developed by Bollé and called B-Thin Active Design, this advanced patented optical technology enables the brand to offer sports wearers of prescription glasses an innovative and reliable lens solution for 99% of corrections.

Based on calculation software using algorithms derived from "Freeform" progressive lens technology, the Bollé corrective program makes it possible to create ultra-precise lightening geometries, offering exceptional visual comfort while minimizing the effects of distortion. and visual stress.

Thus, even for glasses with very curved shapes such as cycling glasses, the Bollé corrective program is the most effective personalized response on the market for all wearers of corrective lenses, whether single or progressive lenses.

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Glasses for skiing, cycling, tennis or even for water sports, Bollé offers you the best optical equipment in terms of comfort, performance and of design.

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