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Do you have a teen or tween that is begging to get rid of his or her glasses and start wearing contact lenses? Do you keep fighting with him or her because you worry about the cost and the potential health risks associated with wearing contact lenses? That is exactly why I fought my daughter about getting contact lenses for about two years. This year, I decided to start researching things a little deeper to find out if all of my concerns were legitimate. Boy, I was surprised when I learned what I did. This blog will share the insight about teens and tweens and contact lenses.

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Stars and Spectacles: How Hollywood Has Influenced Eyeglass Trends through the Ages

2 May 2016
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Many people consider eyeglasses to be part of a person's wardrobe. With so many styles, shapes, and colors available, it's possible for an individual to customize their corrective lenses to reflect their personal sense of style. Just like any other fashion accessory, trends come and go when it comes to glasses. Thanks to the proud display of eyewear by some of Hollywood's finest, some styles have continued to endure throughout the ages.

Here are three iconic eyeglass styles that remain timeless.

1. Round Lenses

Prior to the rise of television actor Harold Lloyd, eyeglasses typically did not feature the side extenders that rest alongside the temple and behind the ear that many are familiar with today. In his iconic role as the "Glass Character," Harold Lloyd's only gimmick was a pair of round horn-rimmed spectacles that featured side extenders.

Introduced in 1917, Glass Character was the first popular media character to embrace the round lens, but the style continued on throughout the years. Prominent women like Jackie Kennedy Onassis famously donned sunglasses with large round lenses, and beloved children's character Harry Potter brought round-lensed glasses into the twenty-first century.

2. Cat-Eye Lenses

Few styles of spectacles are as connected with sexuality as the cat eye. These frames rose to popularity when iconic sex kitten Marilyn Monroe donned them in her 1953 appearance as Pola in the film How to Marry a Millionaire.

Extremely nearsighted in real life, Monroe frequently wore cat-eye lenses herself when she wasn't in the limelight. Due to their association with Marilyn Monroe and their timeless elegance and allure, cat-eye lenses remain a popular choice for women looking to invest in new frames for their glasses to this day.

3. Wayfarer Frames

The wayfarer frame is truly a tale of popularity born on the back (or rather face) of a single celebrity. In 1955, James Dean donned a pair of distinctive trapezoidal frames that flared at the temples and were constructed of durable plastic rather than metal. What would be donned the wayfarer style of eyeglasses, these frames possessed the unique ability to be dressed either up or down.

Their versatility and bad-boy association has helped wayfarers remain in popular demand throughout the years. Politicians like JFK, artists like Andy Warhol, and modern celebrities like Johnny Depp have all embraced wayfarer sunglasses and corrective lenses.

Understanding how Hollywood has played a significant role in promoting eyeglass trends that have remained timeless will help you appreciate the history behind your frame selection in the future.