What is a glasses frame?
frame. The frame is everything around the lens -- it's the basic structure, or "skeleton," of the eyeglasses. It may be made of acetate or metal, and it can boast smart or loud shapes and colors. Frames have many individual components that allow them to fit comfortably in front of your eyes.
How do glasses frames work?
Light waves slow down as they travel through glass. We can also change the direction of light waves by tweaking the shape of the glass. Changing the shape of the glass allows us to focus light on the correct part of the retina at the back of the eye.
What are glasses frames made of?
What is the difference between acetate glasses and plastic glasses...
Most glasses frames are made of cellulose acetate or propionate plastic. Plastic glasses frames can also be composed of different types of plastic, including polyamide, nylon, polycarbonate, carbon, carbon fiber, and Optyl (epoxy).