Glasses

Glasses, also known as eyeglasses (formal) or spectacles, are frames bearing lenses worn in front of the eyes. They are normally used for vision correction or eye protection. Safety glasses are a kind of eye protection against flying debris or against visible and near visible light or radiation. Sunglassesallow better vision in bright daylight, and may protect against damage from high levels of ultraviolet light. Other types of glasses may be used for viewing visual information (such as stereoscopy) or simply just for aesthetic or fashion purposes.

Types of glasses

·         Historical types of glasses include the pince-nez, monocle, lorgnette, and scissor or scissors-glasses.

·         Modern glasses are typically supported by pads on the bridge of the nose and by temple arms (sides) placed over the ears.

 CR-39 lenses are the most common plastic lenses due to their low weight, high scratch resistance, low dispersion, and low transparency to ultraviolet and infrared radiation.

Polycarbonate and Trivex lenses are the lightest and most shatter-resistant, making them the best for impact protection.

Though modern frames can be both lightweight and flexible, and new lens materials and optical coatings are resistant to breakage and scratching, glasses can pose problems during rigorous sports. Scraping, fracturing, or breakage of the lenses can require repair by a Licensed Optician professional.

Here at 20/20 Eyeglass Superstore, our goal is to give you the best pairof glasses so that you may see the world around you as clearly as possible. And what a world there is to see!

Don’t forget if you are in the State of Florida, you can drop in at any 20/20 EyeglassSuperstore® location in OrangeCity, Winter Park or Melbourne for an eye exam. You can also look up at collection of designer glasses, sunglasses, etc.  We have A Frame for Every Face and A Price for Every Budget®. We look forward to seeing you soon.