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    Attractive base curve to use in rimless frame

    Hi, all.

    What base curve level (for opthalmic lenses) produces a nice, slight "wraparound" look without looking too futuristic or distorting one's optics? Is an increase or decrease of "1" subtle or quite noticeable cosmetically?

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    what is the rx?

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    -0.75 in both eyes

    frames are beta-titanium. would slightly more curve look more attractive?

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    Do you have a reading rx? If it's just -.75 sph O.U. you can go pretty darn steep as far as base curves are concerned.

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    A good base to go with would be 7 to 8 base to give you a good wrap around look. Just make sure they don't use aspheric lenses because that would kinda defeat the purpose. I wouldn't go any steeper or you start to sacrifice vision.
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    But a 4 or 5 is a noticeable curve or not really?

    Also, why would it not be appropriate to use an aspheric lens with this?

    Thank you.

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