A stylish pair of glasses can completely transform your look, and you want a reliable, quality product, especially if you’ve spent a significant amount on fashion frames. Knockoffs are common, which is why you should always buy from your eye doctor. Below are factors to check out if you bought from a third party that will determine the quality of the glasses.

3 Characteristics That Determine the Qualities of Glasses

1. Multi-Barreled Hinges

The hinges that allow the fashion frames to fold are a telltale identifier of quality. As a rule of thumb, the more barrels on the hinge, the higher the quality. They’re more intricate and cost more to make; cheap knockoffs sometimes use plastic instead of metal, which is a dead giveaway. Take a close look, because these affect durability and life span.

2. Finish

Cheaply made glasses will have little-to-no finish on them, which is why most are plastic. They’ll lose their shine quickly, scratch easily, and become an eyesore. Quality fashion frames are usually hand-finished by the maker. They’ll have a smooth surface, fine edges, and clean connections between moving pieces. This degree of craftsmanship is one of the primary reasons people pay top dollar for fashion frames.

3. Intricacies

Premium glasses manufacturers spend time and money adding the smallest details to their glasses. Whether they’re ornamentation or something more useful like anti-slip notches where the nose fits, these minor hand-made intricacies separate high-quality lenses from frail knockoffs.

Comprehensive Eye Care is proud to not only offer a variety of fashion frames and corrective lenses to residents of Washington, MO, but also quality vision care services. Dr. Michael Korenfeld, MD, ACOS, and Dr. Nathan Tuttle, OD, can assist with everything from basic eye care to treating diseases like glaucoma and dry eyes disease. They believe in a one-on-one approach and will work closely with you to ensure you maintain your eyesight. Call (636) 390-3999 today to schedule an eye exam and connect with them online to learn more about their practice.