If you like the look of the frames but not the fit then you might try this: When you buy plastic frames in a store they will often stick the temple arms in hot black rounded sand and then bend them to fit your head. When buying on line you still need to fit your glasses. One way is to go into a store and ask them to do it. Another way is to heat some water to near boiling pour it into a large shallow pan and soak the arm in it for a minute or two then gently bend it fit your head or ears better. Not too much at any one time. Bend a little, reheat, bend some more. And remember, GENTLY. I like plastic frames and do that procedure with every new pair. Good luck.
On Fri, Aug 21, 2009 at 12:55 PM, Brian <[email protected]> wrote: > > I recently ordered two pair of glasses a couple weeks ago from > EyeBuyDirect. This was my first ever online eyewear purchase. > > One pair is great - titanium frames, prescription seems fine, very > nice. About $120, partly because of the frame cost and partly because > progressives simply cost more. > > The other pair is plastic, their "Milk" frame, and will not work at > all; the temple arms are spread out at the back, the spring hinges > aren't, and they fall off of my face if I move my head. Overall they > seem flimsy; had I tried them at the store I don't think I would have > chosen them. These were to be my sunglasses (purchased with 80% gray > tint). Of course they will allow me to return them, no questions > asked, and I'll be out a few dollars for shipping. No big deal. I'm > more than happy with the dealer. They just don't have many plastic > frames that will take a progressive lens. > > So I finally get to the point of my post: I need a pair of > sunglasses. I prefer prescription sunglasses (my previous couple pair > had the "magic clip" that went on, which is OK, but not great, and > seems to cause excessive wear for me). > > Am I expecting too much for plastic frames? I like the idea of > plastic for lighter weight and not getting blazing hot in the car. I > have always had metal frames since high school, as lens tech has > improved they aren't too heavy anymore (not so much back in 1980). > Are there any plastic frames that are favorites for any of you? > > Thanks, > B > > > > > > --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ Check us out at the oft-updated http://glassyeyes.blogspot.com! You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "GlassyEyes" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/glassyeyes?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
