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(Lenses made from polycarbonate, the same type of plastic used for the space shuttle windshield, are about 50 times stronger than other lens materials.) Also, people at risk of receiving electric shock should avoid metal frames.People employed in certain occupations may be prohibited from wearing acuvue2contact contact, or may be required to wear safety eyewear over the contact. Some occupations, such as construction or auto repair, may require safety lenses and safety frames. Physicians and employers should be consulted for recommendations. Description Eyes are examined by optometrists (O.D.) or by ophthalmologists (M.D. or D.O.--doctor of osteopathy). Prescriptions, if necessary, are then given to patients for glasses. The glasses are generally made by an acuvue2contact optician. A separate lenses-fitting exam is necessary if the patient wants contact, because an lenses prescription is not the same as a lenses prescription.

Rimless frames are the least noticeable type, and they are lightweight because the nosepiece and temples are attached directly to the lenses, eliminating the weight of the rims. They tend to not be as sturdy as frames with rims, so they are not a good choice for people who frequently acuvue2contact remove their glasses and put them on again. They are also not very suitable for lenses that correct a high degree of farsightedness, because such lenses are thin at the edges.Metal frames are less noticeable than plastic, and they are lightweight. They are available in solid gold, gold-filled, anodized aluminum, nickel, silver, stainless steel, and now titanium and titanium alloy. Until the late 1980s, when acuvue2contact titanium-nickel alloy and titanium frames were introduced, metal frames were, in general, more fragile than plastic frames. The titanium frames, however, are very strong and lightweight. An alloy of titanium and nickel, called Flexon, is not only strong and lightweight, but returns to its original shape after being twisted or dented. It is not perfect for everyone, though, because some people are sensitive to its nickel. Flexon frames are also relatively expensive.

Tint, however, does not block-out UV rays, so a UV coating is needed. Polaroid lenses that block out much of the reflected acuvue2contact light also allow better vision in sunny weather and are helpful for acuvue2contact people who enjoy boating. Photosensitive (photochromatic) acuvue2contact lenses that darken in the presence of bright light are handy for people who don''t want to carry an extra set of glasses. Photochromatic lenses are available in glass and plastic.Frames Frames can be made from metal or plastic, acuvue2contact and they can be rimless. There is an almost unlimited variety of shapes, colors, and sizes. The type and degree of refractive correction in the lens determine acuvue2contact to some extent the type of frame most suitable. Some lenses are too thick to fit in metal rims, and some large-correction prescriptions are best suited to frames with small-area lenses.