My friend who is is her mid-40's has recently been prescribed eyeglasses, she was born without an ear and has never worn (and doesn't intend to) a prosthetic ear; therefore is unable to wear glasses of any type because they don't stay on. Can you suggest or recommend any specific modifications, adaptations, type of strapping, that would enable her to successfully and comfortably wear glasses?? THank you so much!!
Liberty Sport goggles with an elastic strap seem like a good place to start.
https://www.libertysport.com/eyewear...rotective.html
Erik Zuniga, ABOC.
Otoplasty or contact lenses.
It depends on your friend's style, not to mention the length of her hair, so these might not be helpful...
Library temples were my first thought. When they're properly adjusted, they don't directly rest on a lot of wearer's ears anyway. Maybe combining a frame with library temples with a croakies-style elastic strap just at the back would provide enough security.
The Titmus 70 safety frame certainly used to be available with an adjustable strap instead of temples. It's a classic (very cheap) frame that I personally really like, and seems more adult than most of the frames with safety strap out there. But it's certainly not everyone's bag...
Or if she wants to drop Hussein Chalayan a line, she could try these:
These.... No ears necessary
Erik Zuniga, ABOC.
Library temples as someone mentioned. They're straight and use tension rather than hooking behind the ear to grip the patients head. Some brands like Randolph Engineering call them 'bayonet' temples.
A common brand that is easily accessible and uses them a lot is Oakley. Alternatively you can look into frames with straps but I doubt someone in their 40's would want that as an everyday frame.
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