Eyeglasses Clear

You know those eyeglass stores or whatever have all those clear glasses for you to try on to see what glasses you want? well once they no longer need a certain pair, what happens to them? are they thrown out, saved, sold? please i really am curious!

Actually, when an optical store is managed right, there are very few old frames around.

When we buy them, we can return them usually within 90 days if it is a model that isn't selling well , or at least exchange for newer , different models when the sales rep from that specific company comes around again...which is usually every 3 months.

Those frames are then sold by them again to another store where they may sell better.

Eventually, even the suppliers end up with an over stock of frames that don't sell well, so then they are picked up by the cheapo discount optical places.

I buy discontinued models sometimes also for a separate display board that can be sold real cheap for those who want an inexpensive 2nd or 3rd pair of glasses.

So, there you have it...there aren't many old ones around that aren't useful to someone.

2009-07-18 16:07:00 by Kristi

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Is it a bad idea from an optometric standpoint, to wear eyeglasses that serve no purpose other than cosmetic accesorizing?

No its safe, by the same token you could ask "Is it bad for you eyes to look out of the window".

2007-08-27 03:35:38 by Brian C

Wayfarer styling at a fraction of the cost
Maxiumum UV400 Protection

I have perfect vision but I need a pair of plastic eyeglasses for a scene. They need to look good and they need to be cheap.

hot topic or spencer gifts, but if you want a nice pair go to a eyeglass shop and buy frames and tell them you want clear lenes put in theyll do it.

2008-03-09 13:26:17 by Pants face

Price: $19.99 $8.32

Distortion free lens provides fatigue free use
Impact resistant and 99.9% UV protection
Handgrip pattern on temple is ergonomically positioned for secure grip

I need it for an actor in a play about WW2. He has to wear the glasses quite a bit on stage and he normally doesn't wear glasses. I don't have a lot of money to spend!

Try ebay. There is a pretty good selection for decent prices. They would normally either come with clear lenses or no lenses. I used to work for an eye doctor who put clear lenses in for free for several of my friends. Not sure what the going rate on this would be, but Im sure you could get something made for them.

2009-01-16 11:55:06 by Laura M

How can I tell eyeglasses have (enough) UV protection?Just TRUST the licensed optometrists? Any Certificate can prove the quality of lens?

Can I get a pair of RAYBAN prescription glasses to protect my eyes(CLEAR LENS not sunglasses)?

(How much? other brand producing UV clear lens suggested?)

Thank you very much for your contributions.

I dont think a clear lens offers any UV protection.
http://www.allaboutvision.com/sunglasses /spf.htm

2006-11-18 16:43:16 by Amanda y