Protect your glasses with a case, available in various styles including soft, hard, and semi-hard. Soft cases are compact but offer little protection, while hard cases are sturdier and recommended for children. Semi-hard cases offer versatility and come in various designs. Eyeglass cases can be purchased at optical centers, often offered for free with new purchases.
Glasses, even with the most basic prescription or over-the-counter, can be expensive. The best way to protect your glasses is with a glasses case. There are almost as many different styles of eyeglass cases as there are eyeglass frames. Typically, when purchasing a pair of prescription glasses or sunglasses, a basic eyeglass case is provided. However, if you prefer something more modern or versatile, there are numerous types of eyeglass cases to choose from.
Soft eyeglass cases are one option that have certain advantages and disadvantages over other types. A soft case for glasses is made of fabric with a soft lining sewn inside and resembles a bag into which glasses simply slide. They can have an open top or a drawstring closure.
Soft eyeglass cases can be made from solid or patterned fabric, or even leather, and can be found in a variety of colors and patterns. Because they are soft and made of cloth, they can be carried compactly in a pocket or purse when the glasses are not inside. This design is convenient for transport, but offers very little protection for glasses.
A sturdier eyeglass case option is a hard case. Hard cases are oblong in shape and are hinged at the back so that the case opens like a chest or trunk. The interior is softly lined to prevent scratching the eyeglass lenses during storage, but the exterior has a hard plastic shell, offering the glasses protection against damage due to accidental drops or settling in the case. A hard case for children’s glasses is almost always recommended. Hard cases come in a variety of colors and can be oval, rectangular, or shell-less.
A final option for eyeglass cases is the semi-hard case, which proves to be the most versatile of all cases. Semi-hard cases are made from heavy-duty fabrics with the same soft interior lining as the soft cases, but have a hard vinyl insert between the two layers to offer some protection to the glasses they hold. Semi-hard eyeglass cases often have more availability of patterns, colors, and designs to choose from and often come with clips or straps for convenience.
You can buy almost any type of eyeglass case at an optical center. When shopping for new prescription lenses, be sure to ask if there are several types of eyeglass cases to choose from, as many places offer their customers free eyeglass cases with new purchases.
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