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my glasses are almost unwearable
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this post was submitted on 26 Jan 2025
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Sadly, glasses are not BIFL. Think about all the stresses the frames endure: put on and taken off many times a day (often unconsciously), dropped, bumped into things, flexing against our uneven faces - and that's not even taking into account UV exposure, atmospheric contaminants, accidents, and changes in prescription.
Zenni is great because the glasses are cheap and well made. Metal frames are recyclable. Plastic lenses may or may not be recyclable, but will wear out over time. And even though they're cheap, my Zennis last me as long as the expensive pairs I used to get.
It's good to BIFL wherever we can, but glasses are always going to wear out.
as much longevity as one can possibly get out of glasses then. thank you for the recommendation!!