Originally published February 9 2005
Glasses no longer just for nerds; vision impaired now see frames as their exclusive fashion opportunity
by Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, NaturalNews Editor
Times have changed with it comes to glasses. Once relegated to the fashion realm of nerds and "four-eyed" folks, frame styles have become a fashion hot bed in recent years. Employees of some frame shops say they often hear from customers who have perfect vision but want a pair of frames anyway -- just so they can join the exclusive fashion world of those who actually need the glasses.
Sporting eyeglasses no longer is considered a step toward social suicide where fellow peers chant "four eyes" or "nerd" as a person adjusts the glasses on his or her face.
"Frames are a lot of fun now," said Chris Brundies, an optician at Spex Express, 2570 DeKalb Ave.
In the last three years, Jurkovic has seen an increase in drill mount frames, also called invisible frames.
Plastic frames have become more popular mostly for cosmetic reasons but also because plastics lack nose pieces, Jurkovic said.
Brundies credits titanium frames as one of his store's more popular choices.
Titanium allows the option of having the "heavy look" thick frames, but it is still light weight, Brundies said.
Polarized lenses contain crystals lined in the lenses that filter out glares caused by the sun reflecting off flat surfaces or water.
The polarized lenses are available in magnetic clips that clip on over the original lens of a person's prescription glasses, he said.
Contacts also have revolutionized throughout the years and are seeing new trends.
Lenses are no longer just dyed blue, he said, but now have multiple colors like the natural eye.
Other lenses called plan replacement contacts can be thrown away after one to three months and can be used as daily wear or overnight wear.
At Spex Express, the cost of glasses can be anywhere from $100 to $600, depending on the brand and prescription, Brundies said, although the average cost of glasses is about $200 to $250.
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