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Plastic eyeglass frames are very lightweight and durable. These frames come in several colors and they never fade. Because they have a certain amount of giving to them they are more resistant to cracking and breaking. Most plastic eyeglasses<\/a> frames are hypo-allergenic. <\/p>\n

Vintage Horn rim glasses were made of plastic between 1900 and 1930. Because early plastic was more brittle those who have this vintage eyewear have to be careful when attempting to change lenses. These eyeglasses are mostly collector\u2019s items or used for props in movies or plays. Changing or installing lenses in these plastic frames can be done by heating the frame until the plastic is soft and pliable. Trying to shape or bend cold plastic will most certainly result in the frames breaking. There are people who do this for a living so if you are interested in vintage plastic frames you can rest assured they can be repaired if need be. The plastic frame had been standard for many decades. Early plastic celluloid was dyed and molded to look like animal horns.<\/p>\n

When deciding if plastic eyeglass frames<\/a> are something you would like to own there are a few choices you need to make. Most eyeglass frames are made from plastic and this includes polycarbonate. You can choose different colors and styles and can be assured you will find a plastic frame you will like. Plastic frames have properties that make them more popular than metal or other types of frames. One of the advantages is their ability to transmit more visible light to the eye. They also absorb ultraviolet light better than other types of eyeglass frames.
\nThe current version of horn-rimmed glasses is commonly made of dark plastic. These plastic eyeglass frames are thick and are often worn by actors to portray a look of intelligence. Harold Lloyd was an actor who made wearing eyeglasses popular. His glasses were made of plastic. These scholarly looking glasses are also popular among college students. The plastic frames are also less expensive than most other types of eyeglass frames.<\/p>\n

These nerdy looking plastic eyeglass frames have fallen in and out of fashion several times over the years. They were popular from the 1950s until the 1970s. They fell out of fashion in the mid-1990s and then returned to popularity at the end of the decade. The modern-day plastic frames<\/a> are a bit thinner than in the past and are smaller vertically. They are often worn as fashion statements and\/or to portray the nerdy look.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Plastic eyeglass frames are very lightweight and durable. These frames come in several colors and they never fade. Because they have a certain amount of giving to them they are more resistant to cracking and breaking. 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