Sunday, March 29, 2009

What Are the Most Comfortable Eyeglasses on the Market?

Comfort is an individual thing, for instance, some people wear contacts because they don't enjoy having to worry about glasses. On the other hand, the idea of putting something in their eyes makes some people squeamish and they can't fathom wearing anything but eyeglasses.

Yet, even those who make that choice to wear specs agree that glasses can be a bit cumbersome at times. The shape at the bridge is the most importan
t a
spect of determining comfort and is where the source of aggravation often stems. These types of glasses often leave r
ed marks on the no
se because they grip too tightly. This can make them very hard to wear.

More often t
han not, such frames are made out of plastic, this doesn't mean that plastic will always be uncomfortable, in fact, some designer names are stamped on plastic frames.

Which leaves the question of what types of eyeglasses offer the most comfort to those who chose glasses over contacts?

Plastic eyeglasses:
Plastic eyeglasses are economical, stylish and above all, they can be 
comfortable when made correctly. How comfortable? Well, this can largely depend on the make, model and style of the frames. For example, cat ey
e frame glasses are said to be easy to wear, whereas larger, boxier frames are heavier and harder to keep from sliding. Constantly having to push glasses up can be awkward and far from comfo
rtable. Plastic isn't the only material that glasses are made out of though. It is these other materials that often offer greater comfort than plastic can.

Metal:
Believe it or not, metal frames tend to be lighter on the face than plastic eyeglasses, 
making them far m
ore comfortable. This is because the frames are thinner and have less bulk. They can also form into more 
pleasing and fashionable shapes making them a preferred choice among eye glass wearers.







Titanium:
Titanium eyes glasses can run a bit on the expensive side if you get true titanium glasses that are well made and not imitation. The expense is not without cause! Titanium eye glasses are generally light weight, corrosion resistant and can take being sat on! They can also give a snug fit on the nose, keeping them from slipping. This feature is one of many aspects that enhance comfort for the wearer. They are also extremely sturdy and come in a large variety of shapes and colors.

'Memory-Metal' Flexon:
A revolutionary product, memory metal Flexon glasses are feather light and can be bent a variety of angles. This makes them super durable. It also makes them super comfortable! Because the metal bends and expands it can shape around the bridge of the nose. Over time, the glasses will "remember" the exact shape of your bridge, so that they sit there undisturbed until you take them off. No more pushing your glasses back into place 101 times a day! Out of all the above glasses, true Flexon memory metal frames are the highest, with frames starting in at around $80.00 and springing upwards towards the higher end hundreds.

Friday, March 27, 2009

Some words about Ray-Ban sunglasses


I can write that my favourite sunglasses and Ray-Ban, and no-one can oppose me. I like them very muh an wanted to publish som informaion and pictures about newest collecion of Ray-Ban sunglasses.
And now I will just tell some words for Ray-Ban sunglasse before start to poste pictures and facts about neest glasses.
Ray-Ban is the word's best selling sunglasses. The design of them is for offer maximum UV protection and highest standart. All that we can tell about them is no enought. The material of sunglasses are best known in the world.

Thursday, March 26, 2009

Ray Ban RB 3029 (Outdoorsman II)



The model of the famoust brand in sunglasses industry Ray Ban, with number RB 3029 is very fashion and good looking. It is made spacially for males and designed to be cool on just some category of men. The frame is made by metal, the hinge is regular and edge type is beveled. The aviator shape is very popular last years and that is the reason that this sunglasses are made with that shape. The colours that this model can be found are Arista Gold, Black, Silver Frame with Grey Glasses, Black Frame with Photo Yellow Glasses and Black Frame with Green Mirror Glasses. The avarage price of the model is about 130 US Dollars. The brand with logo of Ray Ban is my favourite and that is the reason that I am with so good feeling about that model.

Chanel 4148B



The model Chanel 4143 is one more females one, made speacially for girls with interesting vision about the life. You will feel very good this Chanel 4143 and you will be seen by everyone on the street or on the beach. Models is also very good designed and will protect your eyes from the sun fully. You will not only be protected, but you will be good. The frame ot Chanel 4143 is made by Metal material, which is making the outlooking of this model very fashion and very classic. The sunglasses I like. The colours that this model can be found are a lot, just like havana lens, or brown lens, mostly the colours in brown spectar. The avarage price of the model is about 350 US Dollars, but you can find them for less than 300 on some sales in Europe. You will make your choise, but I think that Chanel 4143 is very good for everyone. They will give you the feeling of working woman, or yaoung hot girl. It depends from you.

How to measuring your PD(Pupil Distance)?

This should be done with glasses off, if the numbers on a ruler are difficult to see, then a magnifying mirror may help.

1. Whilst looking into a mirror hold a ruler against the bridge of the nose with one hand.

2. Close your left eye, and line the '0' up with the centre of the pupil of your right eye as shown in the diagram.


3. Without moving your head or the ruler open the left eye and close the right eye. Read the number that lines up with the centre of the pupil of the left eye. This number represents your Distance PD in millimetres. You have just used this technique to measure your distance PD.

4. Repeat this whole process at least 3 times to try and get a consistent measurement in millimetres. Make sure your head and the ruler do not move after lining up the zero on the ruler until you take the reading.


What Is Pupil Distance (PD) ?

 (PD is also called Pupillary Distance and Inter-Pupillary Distance )

buying prescription eyeglasses online you have probably seen the term PD or pupil distance so what is (PD)?>>>The distance between the center of the pupil in one eye and the center of the pupil of your other eye.PD varies from person to person but once you are an adult, your PD does not change. Therefore, as an adult, if you have had it measured, then it will still be the same, even if your spectacle prescription has changed. Once you know your PD, you do not need to measure it every time you buy prescription glasses.PD is measured either during the eye test or when prescription glasses are ordered so it is best to make sure your PD is included in your eyeglasses prescription.


Wednesday, March 25, 2009

What do these numbers mean?


Size:51-16-130 mm
Total Width:25 mm
Lens Height:130 mm

The size numbers next to the frames are measurements in mm (millimeters).


For the listed SIZE of the frame,

  • the first number is the width of the lenses;
  • the second is the distance between the lenses,
  • the third is the full length of the temple/arm (including the part that goes behind your ear)..

The LENS HEIGHT is the distance from the highest point on the top to the lowest point on the bottom of the lens.

The TOTAL WIDTH of the frame is the distance across from the far left to the far right of the frame when looking straight at it.