No matter what your eye condition, or how you choose to view the world, there are now prescription lenses that meet your unique lifestyle and vision correction needs. Eyeglass lenses that change as the light changes, from clear indoors to dark outdoors. Bifocal lenses that provide multiple fields of vision. High-index lenses that are thinner and lighter than ever before. And progressive lenses that eliminate the traditional lines of multi-focal lenses. The point is, while eyeglass lenses are prescribed to correct all kinds of vision problems, prescription lenses have come a long way—offering you the opportunity to truly customize your eyeglasses and make a statement about how you choose to look at the world.
What Materials Are Available for My Glasses Frames?
Choosing the right eyeglass frame material is essential for comfort, durability, and style. At Pearson Eyecare Arrowhead, we offer a variety of materials to suit individual preferences and needs. Here’s a brief overview:
Metal Frames
Titanium: Known for its resilience and corrosion resistance, titanium is hypoallergenic and approximately 40% lighter than other metals, making it both durable and comfortable.pearsoneyecarearrowhead.com
Beta Titanium: This alloy combines titanium with small amounts of aluminum and vanadium, enhancing flexibility and allowing for easy adjustments.
Memory Metal: Comprising about 50% nickel and 50% titanium, memory metal frames are highly flexible, returning to their original shape even after bending—ideal for children or those rough on their glasses.
Beryllium: A cost-effective alternative to titanium, beryllium is corrosion-resistant, durable, lightweight, and comes in various colors, making it suitable for individuals around salt water or with high skin acidity.
Stainless Steel: An iron-carbon alloy containing chromium, stainless steel frames are strong, flexible, corrosion-resistant, and lightweight, available in both matte and polished finishes.
Monel: A popular copper and nickel alloy, Monel is less expensive but may discolor or cause skin reactions over time, depending on the quality of plating.
Aluminum: Lightweight and corrosion-resistant, aluminum offers a unique aesthetic and is often used in high-end eyewear.
Plastic Frames
Zyl (Cellulose Acetate): Affordable and lightweight, zyl frames come in a wide array of colors, including multi-colored and layered designs.
Propionate: A nylon-based plastic, propionate is extremely durable, flexible, lightweight, and hypoallergenic, often used in sports frames.pearsoneyecarearrowhead.com
Nylon: While 100% nylon was once popular, it’s largely been replaced by more resilient blends like polyamides, gliamides, and copolyamides due to brittleness over time.
Cellulose Acetate: A plant-based, hypoallergenic plastic known for strength, lightness, flexibility, and a wide range of colors and finishes, allowing for complex colorations through layering.
Combination Glasses Frames
These frames blend metal and plastic components, offering diverse styles. Popular in the 1950s and 1960s, combination frames have made a comeback with more colors and tones than classic versions.
Each frame material offers unique features and advantages. At Pearson Eyecare Arrowhead, we can help you select the perfect pair to match your personality and lifestyle.