Why High Quality Eyeglasses Last Longer

Video Transcript

"There's something to be said for the phrase, "You get what you pay for." That phrase holds true when it comes to eyeglasses. There's something also to be said for, "Sometimes you pay for a name." Well, that is true. There is some benefit to paying for something a little bit more designer and a little bit more high end, within some tolerance or some range. You see an advertisement, "Two glasses for $99." Something should go off in your head, saying, "What kind of glasses is that going to get me?" Generally speaking, your higher end glasses are made either of stainless steel or titanium. And there are some aluminum frames that are a little bit higher end that will give you a lot of toughness and is resilient to breaking. The cheaper frames, usually those two for $99 deals, are cheapened metal. Usually those frames--well, some frames, some designer frames are made in China. Definitely, your lower end frames, the two for $99 deals, those things, those are definitely made in China and they use cheaper metal. They're using zinc. Zinc, when it is incorporated into the frame, makes it definitely weaker. It's more prone to breaking. So, again, when you consider purchasing the glasses, look at what's important. You may get two pairs for $99, but if they both break within six months, that deal was useless. So, be cognizant and be aware of what you're paying for. And, like I said, generally the higher, not necessarily, but usually, aside from those deals, those frames, the frames of stainless steel and titanium are going to last you a little bit longer. The titanium, in particular, is going to be hypoallergenic, so it's not going to tarnish the sides--the frames won't tarnish due to the acidity in the skin. So, there is something to be said for paying a little bit extra for a little bit of a better product."