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I use glasses for reading and driving only, which means I have them with me all the time but usually am not wearing them.

I hate bringing cases around, so I've got into the habit of getting frames on the thicker side so they can last being shoved in my pocket, sat on, jangled around with my keys, etc.

I've found pairs that surprisingly survive this behavior 1–2 years, and am curious if any frames can go even longer, possibly indefinitely. Any recommendations?

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[–] glacials@slrpnk.net 0 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Fantastic recommendation, will look into these! Never heard of OvvO.

[–] Projectionist@beehaw.org 1 points 1 year ago

Going to second Ovvo. I have a pair of their titanium frames, and they're awesome. I can bend and twist them and they just flex right back into shape. I like that the arm hinges don’t have any screws or springs, they're just folded metal oragamied together. Plus, they're ridiculously light.