Optics Of Scottsdale (Scottsdale,AZ 85255)

• What factors contribute to durability of glasses?

  To choose durable glasses, at first you should choose durable frames. Some memory mental frames are good and can hardly get broken. Frames using titanium, stainless steel and Flexon are more durable. Then you should consider the type of lens. If you play sports a lot, you should avoid glass lens. Polycarbonate lens is good but can get scratched easily. You need to add an anti-scratch coating on it.

• Why can I see better with plastic frames?

  Some high myopes find that they can see better with plastic frames rather than metal ones with nose pads. The distance between the back surface of the lenses and the front of the eyes is named vertex distance, which can be increased by equipping nose pads in metal frames. Plastic frames with a shorter vertex distance are more suitable for highly myopic people. More specifically, some metal frames have unadjusted nose pads, creating a greater vertex distance and making the wearer see a poor-fitting bridge easily. Plastic frames do not involve any nose-pad adjustment and the bridge will always stay at a right place.

• What are lasting trend of fashion sunglasses for men?

  Aviator glasses will never go out of fashion, accompanied by new materials and designs. Larger and bolder frames are designed to offer particular tastes, while small glasses are still around for small faces. Lightweight and comfortable plastic frames are always popular among men who desire a younger, hip or retro look.

• Is there any good brand for non-prescription computer glasses?

  I have bought a pair of computer glasses online and they do work well. I don't know if there is any brand specialized in computer glasses, the brand doesn't matter as long as it works.

• Can half framed glasses last as long as full framed?

  In general, half frames aren't as strong as full frames. But with attentive care, they can last as long as full frame glasses. I once had a pair of half frame glasses and they even last longer than the full framed.

• What are gradient tint sunglasses?

  Gradient sunglasses are one type of sunglasses with gradient lenses. They appear dark in the top part of lenses while the button part of lenses approximates to clear. The design of the sunglasses lenses can offer well protection to eyes by blocking UV rays and reducing strong light, meanwhile offer you clear vision to read newspapers or magazines through the button part of lenses.

• What are the benefits of Vitamins C and E for eyes?

  Vitamins C and E are thought to protect the connective tissue, while vitamin E and omega-3 fatty acids are helpful in preventing and reducing macular degeneration. Vitamin C can promote healthy bones, skin and blood vessels, including the delicate capillaries in the retina. Studies suggest long-term consumption of vitamin C also may reduce the risk of forming a cataract and vision loss from macular degeneration.

• Is it normal for half-frame glasses to have a line etched around the lens?

  The lenses have to be edged in that way in order to keep them in the frame. If you look carefully you will find what looks almost like fishing line in the groove. That is how the lens is kept in the frame. It is quite normal.

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