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WHAT IS THE NAME FOR VERY THIN FRAMES AND LENSES?

HI I AM A 35 YEAR OLD WHITE MALE WITH OK BUT NOT GREAT VISION I HAVE A PAIR OF GLASSES BUT DONT REALLY USE THEM AS MUCH AS I SHOULD I GUESS I DONT LIKE THE LOOK TO MUCH ARE THERE  VERY THIN FRAMED AND THIN LENSES BRANDS OUT THERE THAT IT DOES NOT EVEN LOOK LIKE YOU ARE WEARING THEM I ONCE SEEN A PAIR ON SOMEONE AND THEY WERE NICE IF YOU CAN LET ME KNOW THAT WOULD BE GREAT THANKS
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I think you are referring to rimless frames.  Most optical shops have them.
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I'm not sure of the exact name you are looking for other than high index lenses.  After you get your glasses prescription, when you go to the optician they will be able to help you. They are very, very common.

MJK MD
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