Asian Fit Eyewear

The topic of racial discrimination has been in the news recently.  In society, discrimination can take many forms.  For example, until 1990, those with physical disabilities were discriminated against.  Many public buildings were inaccessible to those in wheelchairs or other physical handicaps that prevented them from climbing stairs.  The American Disabilities Act of 1990 now requires accessibility on public accommodations.  Discrimination has also occurred in the optical world.  Unless you're Asian, you are probably not aware of this.   Many Asians have unique facial features that require specific accommodations in their glasses to account for this.  Most of the major frame brands are designed in Europe, and have been produced for that population.  For years, they ignored the Asian population's unique ophthalmic demands and many times forced them to wear glasses that were not well suited for them.  Frame selection was limited--Asians were told they would have to wear metal frames and could not wear plastic frames.   Fortunately, the optical world is now finally addressing this discriminatory oversight.  In the last few years, frame manufacturers are now putting out frames addressing the Asian customer's unique ophthalmic demands.  It was initially referred to as Asian Fit Eyewear; however, some people felt the term was inappropriate, and have since renamed it Alternative Fit Eyewear.  I see nothing offensive with the term Asian Fit Eyewear, and so therefore I shall use that.

Asian fit eyewear consists of three components, depending on which is suited to your case:  1.  a thicker nosepiece, to prevent the frames from slipping down the nose, 2. a wider front, for those who have a wide face, 3. higher lenses, for higher cheekbones.

Our office now carries Asian Fit Eyewear.  Here are the brands that we have in stock, both in clear and in sunwear with Asian/Alternative fit:

Oakley
Gucci
Dolce & Gabbana
Christian Dior
Prada
Coach
Versace
Ray Ban

Come check out our large selection!

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