According to the basic frame structure, all of the currently available eyeglasses can be grouped into full-frame, semi-rimless and rimless types. While full-frame glasses are the most traditional, the other two categories are more modern. Yet one point is true that all of these three types exist in parallel and support different demands from customers. In this article, the focus in wireless glasses, another name of frameless or rimless glasses. Like semi-rimless glasses, three-piece rimless eyeglasses do not completely encircle the lenses. In some cases, these two styles are considered as variations that differ from regular glasses. In fact, it is more precise to say that rimless spectacles do not have any frame around the lenses. Their bridge and temples are mounted directly onto the lenses. The connection part is usually some tiny screws. Currently there is a rare variation that is attached to a piercing at the bridge of the wearer’s nose.
The current situation of the eyewear market is that wireless glasses develop in parallel with other two categories. It is easy to hear some people praising rimless spectacles, and meanwhile some others complaining these products. This actually reflects a fact that this primary style has both advantages and disadvantages. They have been around for many years due to the upside. And the incapability of replacing other two types is due to the downside. Recognizing both of these two aspects would help us get a comprehensive evaluation while considering rimless spectacles.
In many people’s mind, rimless eyeglasses will bring a more attractive look than semi-rimless and full-frame ones. The reason is that wireless glasses have nearly no visible frame, thus the whole face can be visible. Prescription glasses use crystal clear lenses so that no part of the front face will be shielded. For people who are confident with personal facial features, this effect granted by wireless glasses is really valuable. Yet what is the downside of these products? Since there is no frame holding the lenses, frameless eyewear is quite delicate and is easier to broken. They require particularly careful insertion and removal as well as daily care.