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Recently, the big frames were back in the optician's shops

and even better, in the streets. What has not returned so far

is the incredible variety in frame shapes that could be seen

everywhere during the 1970's and 1980's. Eyewear designers

did a lot of experimenting in those days. There were glasses

for any shape of face, any complexion. It's often thought that

only huge frames like these Saphira bifocals were designed

and manufactured, but in reality a substantial minority of frames

was much smaller so that there was plenty of choice for all

clients. It is to be hoped that a similar variety in frames will be

back in the shops soon.