Before buying expensive designer eye glasses, there are a few helpful terms and definitions a person should know. First, buying fancy name brand glasses is about the same as buying less expensive corrective eyewear. Materials, standards, and technology are basically the same. The only difference is that a person is paying a premium for the name on the frame. This isn't a bad thing if the proper perspective is kept. For the most part, Christians try not to be showy pretentious people. Trendy clothes, cars, and designer eye glasses may indicate a person's love or desire for insignificant material possessions and appearances. Most Christians want to be respected for who they are and their faithful life in service to God, not for how their appearance, looks, or possessions. Remember what Christ told the Pharisees in the Parable of the Shrewd Manager. "No servant can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon. And the Pharisees also, who were covetous, heard all these things: and they derided him. And he said unto them, Ye are they which justify yourselves before men; but God knoweth your hearts: for that which is highly esteemed among men is abomination in the sight of God." (Luke 16:13-15) With that said, remaining modest and conservative when choosing designer eye glasses could prevent a person from seeming pretentious and showy.
An online search indicates that industry standards and workmanship don't differ much between designer eye glasses bought online or in a trendy upscale shop than from their discount store counterparts. Buying designer eyewear online could save a person a significant amount of money. In fact, one online distributor listed frames discounted from $264.00 down to $167.00. That is a 37 percent savings. In addition to having a bevy of popular designer names to choose from, a person also has a number of frame styles and material types to decide upon. Keep in mind, the goal here is not just to look fashionable but to see clearly in a number of conditions and situations. Of course the frame price doesn't include the cost of the lens, which are largely dependent upon what type of material is used to construct the lens. So, after finding a suitable and attractive frame, a person will need to decide on the lens material. And there are plenty of lens types and materials to choose from. Some are very specialized. For example, there is a ballistics lens or a lens that will transition behind the windshield of a car to reduce glare.
Despite what many people might say, choosing the right lens is more important than the frame of the designer eye glasses. Frames are simply a matter of appearance and taste. Some people claim that the frame is an expression of one's personality. That's great. But, as mentioned earlier in the article, seeing clearly is the primary goal of wearing glasses. And the type and quality of the lens will determine the visual clarity of the person's prescription. For the person who is budget minded, plastic lenses are the least expensive. A plastic lens can be made into almost any prescription strength. According to online sources, plastic lenses are easily tinted. Therefore, plastic lenses are an excellent choice for sunglasses, too. Unfortunately, regular uncoated plastic lenses don't allow all the available light to reach the eye. About nine percent is lost to surface reflections. Perhaps one the plastic lenses greatest asset is their weight. In fact, plastic lenses are generally about half the weight of glass lenses.
Glass lenses are still a great choice for designer eye glasses because they have great optical quality and are highly scratch resistant and can be easily tinted. However, the downside is that glass is heavier. One of the most versatile lens materials available is called polycarbonate. Polycarbonate lenses are highly impact resistant. In addition to their resiliency, polycarbonate lenses are lightweight and some have built in ultraviolet protection. Most people have heard about the dangers of ultraviolet radiation. UV is invisible and excessive exposure may damage the eyes. Used in designer eye glasses, polycarbonate lenses are very versatile and are suitable for children and sports. According to some online retailers, polycarbonate lenses are suitable for rimless frames, too. There are other types of specialized lenses, also: transition, photochromic, and polarized.
Once the lenses for the designer eye glasses have been chosen, a person will have a number of coatings to choose from: anti-reflective, back-side, lens colors and tints, scratch resistant, mirrored, and UV filter. Anti-reflective coatings reduce reflections. And, according to some people, makes the lenses more attractive. Backside coating is used on some lenses that are thinner and have flatter curves. A backside coating protects the lens from scratching. Since designer glasses are intended to be fashionable, tints in a wide range of colors are available to protect light-sensitive eyes. A mirrored coating makes the lens appear darker and offers glare protection. Scratch resistant coating makes the lenses less susceptible to scratching. A UV filter is a lens coating that filters ultraviolet radiation. Getting the right lenses coupled with the proper coatings increases the value of eyewear: reduces glare, reduces eye strain, and even improves night vision. Combining the costs of lenses, frames, and coatings will make the price of designer eyewear climb rapidly. Therefore, spending several hundred dollars just to look fashionable is a real possibility.
An online search indicates that industry standards and workmanship don't differ much between designer eye glasses bought online or in a trendy upscale shop than from their discount store counterparts. Buying designer eyewear online could save a person a significant amount of money. In fact, one online distributor listed frames discounted from $264.00 down to $167.00. That is a 37 percent savings. In addition to having a bevy of popular designer names to choose from, a person also has a number of frame styles and material types to decide upon. Keep in mind, the goal here is not just to look fashionable but to see clearly in a number of conditions and situations. Of course the frame price doesn't include the cost of the lens, which are largely dependent upon what type of material is used to construct the lens. So, after finding a suitable and attractive frame, a person will need to decide on the lens material. And there are plenty of lens types and materials to choose from. Some are very specialized. For example, there is a ballistics lens or a lens that will transition behind the windshield of a car to reduce glare.
Despite what many people might say, choosing the right lens is more important than the frame of the designer eye glasses. Frames are simply a matter of appearance and taste. Some people claim that the frame is an expression of one's personality. That's great. But, as mentioned earlier in the article, seeing clearly is the primary goal of wearing glasses. And the type and quality of the lens will determine the visual clarity of the person's prescription. For the person who is budget minded, plastic lenses are the least expensive. A plastic lens can be made into almost any prescription strength. According to online sources, plastic lenses are easily tinted. Therefore, plastic lenses are an excellent choice for sunglasses, too. Unfortunately, regular uncoated plastic lenses don't allow all the available light to reach the eye. About nine percent is lost to surface reflections. Perhaps one the plastic lenses greatest asset is their weight. In fact, plastic lenses are generally about half the weight of glass lenses.
Glass lenses are still a great choice for designer eye glasses because they have great optical quality and are highly scratch resistant and can be easily tinted. However, the downside is that glass is heavier. One of the most versatile lens materials available is called polycarbonate. Polycarbonate lenses are highly impact resistant. In addition to their resiliency, polycarbonate lenses are lightweight and some have built in ultraviolet protection. Most people have heard about the dangers of ultraviolet radiation. UV is invisible and excessive exposure may damage the eyes. Used in designer eye glasses, polycarbonate lenses are very versatile and are suitable for children and sports. According to some online retailers, polycarbonate lenses are suitable for rimless frames, too. There are other types of specialized lenses, also: transition, photochromic, and polarized.
Once the lenses for the designer eye glasses have been chosen, a person will have a number of coatings to choose from: anti-reflective, back-side, lens colors and tints, scratch resistant, mirrored, and UV filter. Anti-reflective coatings reduce reflections. And, according to some people, makes the lenses more attractive. Backside coating is used on some lenses that are thinner and have flatter curves. A backside coating protects the lens from scratching. Since designer glasses are intended to be fashionable, tints in a wide range of colors are available to protect light-sensitive eyes. A mirrored coating makes the lens appear darker and offers glare protection. Scratch resistant coating makes the lenses less susceptible to scratching. A UV filter is a lens coating that filters ultraviolet radiation. Getting the right lenses coupled with the proper coatings increases the value of eyewear: reduces glare, reduces eye strain, and even improves night vision. Combining the costs of lenses, frames, and coatings will make the price of designer eyewear climb rapidly. Therefore, spending several hundred dollars just to look fashionable is a real possibility.
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