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about Semi rimless glasses

June 24th, 2015

Semi rimless glasses typically have metal or plastic material around the upper part of the lenses, leaving the bottom part of the lens rimless. Like rimless frames, polycarbonate or trivex lenses are strongly suggested to withstand drilling on the lenses. However, with semi-rimless, as an alternative to drilling, the eyeglasses can be held in place by a filament, similar to fishing line, which goes into the grove making it invisible. Aesthetically, with semi-rimless glasses, the framed rim follows the eyebrows so it is not as noticeable but the naked edge is on the bottom where it is more visible, making the semi-rimless a trendy style.

Semi rimless eyeglasses have the combined benefits of fully rimmed glasses and the rimless eye wear. This is the reason why they are the most favored choices of many. Firstly, as compared to the full framed glasses, these eyeglasses are extremely lighter as their lenses o are only half covered by the frame. This gives a concise look to its wearer with fewer materials used in contrast to the full-framed glasses. This reduces immense burden on the nose, thus making it the most preferred choices of many. Secondly, Semi rimless eyeglasses put forth almost the natural look of the wearer. Absence of the bottom frame in these eyeglasses opens up the cheekbone thus, giving you a much cleaner and a natural look. This feature of the Semi-rimless eyeglasses thereby provides the desired class and elegance to your overall appearance. Though semi rimless eyeglasses looks good on all the face types, it is an ultimate option for those who have a narrow face as the frame runs solely around the top or bottom of the lenses. Thirdly, semi rimless eyeglasses involves a simple frame structure which comprises of lenses that are securely placed in the semi-rimless frames which runs through the top or the bottom of the lenses and a durable transparent cord on the opposite side of the frame. Because of the less material being used in the frame of these eyeglasses, they are lighter. This adds to the comfort and convenience of its wearers. These eyeglasses are flexible and extremely durable. As compared to the rimless eye wear, these eyeglasses are very much sturdier in construction. In addition to the durability, it also offers you the desired style that you wish to have in your pair of eyeglasses. Lastly, As compared to the rimless eye wear, these glasses are comparatively affordable. If you have been using the conventional fully-rimmed eyeglasses, you can go in for the semi rimless eyeglasses that can make you look classy and neat without making a hole in your pocket.

Semi rimless glasses are very fashionable and much more creative than your typical framed glasses. Ladies who are looking for a perfect pair of eyeglasses will look more elegant and fashionable when wearing these items of eyewear. Moreover, semi rimless glasses will make the wearer look professional. It is a good choice for the people who works behind a desk. Narrow faced women look great in semi rimless cat-eye shaped glasses and can very easily pull off the naughty librarian. Semi rimless glasses stand out on the face and are not for people who want their glasses to blend in.

Rimless and semi rimless eyeglasses

January 31st, 2010

Unlike the rimless eyeglasses that totally do not have the frames to hold the lenses, semi rimless eyeglasses have the upper part of the frame, while the bottom part is rimless, so sometimes it is also called half-rimless eyeglasses.

As the strength for holding the whole pair of rimless eyeglasses comes from the lens itself, we need to strongest lenses such as polycarbonate and other high index lenses. But for semi rimless eyeglasses, it is not a problem to resin lenses like CR-39, as the top portion of the frame and the bottom nylon string can hold the lenses tightly through the groove the edge of lenses.

Semi rimless glasses are normally a bit heavier in weight than rimless eyeglasses. Furthermore, as rimless eyeglasses have no any frame in front of eyes, therefore the wearer’s eyes can be seen more than semi rimless glasses. Another biggest advantage of rimless eyeglasses is that you do not need to limit the shape of lenses to the one which is displayed to you in the stores. You can virtually choose any shape you like to fit your face and persona. This is supposed to be the hottest point of selecting rimless eyeglasses. For semi rimless glasses, even the bottom part is also rimless, but mostly you do not have the freedom to choose the shape for the lower part only, as the bottom part needs to match the upper shape which is determined by the frame.

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