THE CLEAR VISION GUIDE

Density and weight (DENSITY) explained

Density describes mass per unit volume, not the mass of a complete pair.

Frames and materials

How to understand it

Both material density and quantity affect mass; lenses and fittings add their own contributions.

An example

Teaching example: thick and thin frames of the same material need not weigh the same.

A common mix-up

A lower-density material does not guarantee a more comfortable bridge fit.

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