Guest guest Posted November 1, 1998 Report Share Posted November 1, 1998 Kathy: I prefer the styles of Luxotica (many opticians carry them, and they own Lenscrafters so they'll be easy to find). However, though wire frames are more durable (Caitlyn's current wire frames have lasted 10 months without breaking even once), wire frames leave marks on the nose. We have to let Caitlyn go several days without her glasses every other month to let the skin grow back over and heal. Ouch! So the plastic frames are much more comfortable but break easily (Caitlyn went through 3 pairs in 6 months! $100 a pair--ouch!) So my advice, if you get the wire frames, ask the optician for different styles of nose pads and an eyeglass screwdriver, you can switch nose pads every month so the glasses wear on a different part of her nose. Also, regardless of which style you choose, make sure the optician offers you a warranty with the glasses (it should be a free warranty), replacement frames for 1 year free of charge with all parts brought back, and one-time replacement lenses for free. One more thing, get the bicarbonate lenses, they cost about $10 more but they will scratch less (and the lenses will get scratched a lot). Also, call around, find out who has the biggest selection of toddler frames. To get Caitlyn used to wearing them, I planned the first week with activities she very much enjoyed which involved one on one attention. We watched videos together, went swimming, etc. Every time her hand went up to the glasses, I said no and redirected her attention. After about a week of my constant vigilance, she was used to them and left them alone. She successfully wears them to this day. Jeanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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