Glass or plastic for glasses?
It is not only the shape of the glasses frame or the color that has to be taken into account before buying glasses, but also the type of glasses. Here you can choose between mineral glass and organic glass (plastic). Both types of glass have advantages and disadvantages.
When you need visual aid and instead of contact lenses If you want to buy glasses, there are a few things to consider in advance. Glasses not only fundamentally change your individual appearance, they also have to match your lifestyle. So you have to decide, for example, whether glasses with mineral glass or plastic (also known as organic glass) suit you better.
The advantages and disadvantages of mineral glass
- Glasses with mineral glass are often cheaper than glasses with plastic lenses. You should include the financial aspect, as glasses for adults are only subsidized by the statutory health insurance in exceptional cases.
- Another pro for mineral glass is its scratch resistance, which is much higher than that of plastics.
- If you have a severe visual impairment, glasses with mineral lenses can have thinner lenses, which can be an important aesthetic factor.
- A major disadvantage of mineral glass is its weight, which can be perceived as very annoying when worn for a long time.
- It can also splinter and is less break-proof than plastic.
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Advantages and disadvantages of glasses with plastic lenses
- Glasses with plastic lenses are particularly popular with children and sporty adults, as their low weight makes them comfortable to wear and does not break easily.
- Safety in everyday life is also higher with plastic glasses, as they cannot splinter and flying sparks cannot harm them.
- Unfortunately, plastic glasses are not as scratch-resistant as mineral glasses and are therefore more sensitive.
- However, you can compensate for this disadvantage with special coatings.
Before buying glasses, weigh the advantages and disadvantages of the two types of glass carefully and seek advice from an optician.
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