Problems With Thick Eyeglasses

The type of eyeglasses you wear reflects your style and personality, so it's important to choose the right model. Choose a pair of glasses that are comfortable, fit well on the bridge of your nose, complement your face shape and match your hair color. Thick glasses have generally been out of style since thin lenses and contact lenses were developed. Not only are thick eyeglasses considered unattractive, they also present disadvantages in terms of their utility, comfort, quality of vision and availability compared to more modern styles of eyeglasses.

Cosmetic Problems

• Although some trendsetters may wear thick eyeglasses to stand out from the crowd as a retro fashion statement, thick eyeglasses are typically unattractive because they are large and heavy. People who are required to wear these types of eyeglasses usually have a stronger lens prescription or a visual disability. This stereotype may also contribute to the negative appeal of this style.

Comfort Issues

• Thick lenses need thick frames that can handle their weight, so these models are typically larger and heavier than more modern styles. This issue not only affects your look, but also your level of comfort. People generally prefer using thin lenses or contact lenses when possible because you eventually may not even realize that you're wearing or using them. The bulkiness of thick eyeglasses could be a constant bother during your daily life.

Visual Distortion

• When a lens is bent, it creates visual distortion and this issue is only exaggerated with thick lenses. People who wear thick eyeglasses have distorted vision, especially at the edges of their lenses. It's blurry when they attempt to focus their vision in their periphery. This type of visual distortion can affect your visual health. As a worst-case scenario, you could develop headaches or the grade of your prescription could increase over time.

Money Factor

• The advancement of technology in the lens industry has contributed to the production of eyeglasses that are increasingly lighter, comfortable and convenient. With increased demand and production of these thin eyeglasses, they have become cheaper and easier to find. Since it's no longer necessary to wear thick, uncomfortable eyeglasses, they are much less available in the market. People who need thick eyeglasses for medical reasons usually need to put in a special order for their production, which implies a bigger investment.