People often
say that the hardest part of choosing
new spectacles is selecting their
frames. At Richard Suckling Optometrists,
we have a huge range of frame
styles to choose from. We stock
more than 800 frames ranging from
designer models to budget specials.
And, if you need something special
that’s not in stock, you
can browse through one of our
in-store catalogues and we can
order the frame you choose.
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in our over 800 stock frame
styles are top designs from
Oakley, Guess, Tommy Hilfiger,
Deborah Hutton, Ted Lapidus,
You’s, Modo, Ted Baker,
Adidas, Joop, Celine Dion,
Wayne Cooper, Jonathon Sceats,
Elizabeth Arden, Converse,
Laura Ashley, Esprit, Fcuk
( French Connection), Laura
Biagiotti, Oroton , Country
Road and many more.
Most of
our frames are new models.
Our frames turn over very
quickly and there are only
a few frames more than 6
months old.
Important considerations
when selecting a frame are
its fit and its strength.
Does the frame feel comfortable?
Does it slip down your nose?
Will it support a strong
prescription without difficulty?
Plastic frames tend to be
very comfortable on the
nose. Metal rimmed frames
are light weight and strong
but generally ‘carry’
their weight on two little
nose pads that sit on your
nose so they may be less
comfortable. Rimless metal
frames, while looking very
attractive, are not as strong
as rimmed metal frames and
may not be suitable for
a higher-powered prescription.
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Some people are allergic to metal
and have difficulty wearing most
metal frames. However, they can
wear titanium frames. Titanium
is extremely light, very strong
and doesn’t corrode. Titanium
frames can be made a lot thinner
than normal metal frames but titanium
frames can be difficult to weld
if they break. Consequently, we
don’t usually recommend
titanium frames for children as
children tend to be quite tough
on their glasses.
Sometimes the size of a frame
needs to be considered carefully.
Modern frames have got a lot shallower
which can sometimes be a problem
if you wear progressive lenses.
The new progressive lens designs
have helped but if you work on
computers and need more intermediate
vision, sometimes it is better
to choose a slightly deeper frame
rather than a narrow one.
Our trained staff can advise you
about what frame styles best suit
your face and about what frames
styles would best suit your prescription
requirements. If you would like
to, you are most welcome to bring
someone with you to help you with
your frame style selection.
We have a full aftercare service
for our spectacle frames including
frame adjustments and minor repairs.
As well, we sell a large range
of frame and lens accessories
like lens cleaning clothes, demisters,
glasses cases, ‘Bug Its’,
spectacle cords and chains, small
screwdrivers and so on.
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