Even those who make that choice to wear specs agree that spectacles can be a bit cumbersome at times. The shape at the bridge is the most important aspect of determining comfort and is where the source of aggravation often stems. These types of spectacles often leave red marks on the nose because they grip too tightly. This can make them very hard to wear.

Which leaves the question of what types of specs offer the most comfort to those who chose eyeglasses over contacts?

Plastic eyeglasses

Plastic spectacles are economical, stylish and above all, they can be comfortable when made correctly. How comfortable? Well, this can largely depend on the make, model and style of the frames. For Instance, cat eye frame spectacles are said to be easy to wear, whereas larger, boxier frames are heavier and harder to keep from sliding. Constantly having to push specs up can be awkward and far from comfortable. Plastic isn’t the only material that glasses are made out of though. It is these other materials that often offer greater comfort than plastic can.

An example of another material is:

"Memory-Metal" Flexon

No more pushing your glasses back into place 101 times a day! Out of all the above glasses, true Flexon memory metal is the highest, with frames starting in at around $80.00 and springing upwards towards the higher end hundreds.

Purchasing Specs is such a personal choice however. This is why alongside other considerations, like affordability, style, and what the specs say about you, comfort is an issue. Indeed, buying your specs is an important decision which, for a number of reasons, should never be entered into lightly.

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