LINDBERG Frames: Answers to the Most Common Questions
LINDBERG eyewear prompts a lot of good questions — because the frames are made differently from most, and because buyers rightly want to understand what they are investing in. Below are clear, honest answers to the questions we hear most often. If your question is not here, or you want advice specific to your prescription, ask your optician; several of these answers depend on your exact needs.
Does LINDBERG make prescription sunglasses?
Yes. LINDBERG offers sun collections, and many of its optical frames can also be fitted with prescription sun lenses, including tinted and polarized options. That means you can get the same lightweight titanium construction and custom fit in a pair of prescription sunglasses. The exact lens options available depend on the frame and your prescription, so confirm the specifics when you order.
How much do LINDBERG frames weigh?
LINDBERG is known for producing some of the lightest eyewear in the world. Many titanium frames weigh only a few grams, and the Spirit Titanium rimless front is famously cited at around 1.9 grams before lenses. Your finished pair weighs more once prescription lenses are fitted, and the total depends on your prescription strength and the lens material you choose. Even so, the frame itself is so light that most wearers describe forgetting they have it on.
Are LINDBERG frames adjustable?
Yes, and this is one of their strengths. Titanium flexes and holds its shape, so a qualified optician can precisely adjust the nose pads and temples to fit your face — and re-adjust them over time as needed. This is exactly why buying LINDBERG from a practice that can fit and service the frames matters: a proper adjustment is the difference between glasses that sit perfectly and glasses that slip.
Can LINDBERG frames be repaired?
LINDBERG frames are designed to be serviced rather than thrown away. Because the frames are built from titanium components and use a modular, screwless design, parts such as temples and nose pads can generally be adjusted or replaced by a qualified optician or through the manufacturer's service channels. If something needs attention, the right first step is to bring the frame to the optician you purchased it from rather than attempting a repair at home, which risks damaging the lens mounting on rimless styles.
What is LINDBERG's screwless hinge?
LINDBERG's signature titanium frames use a hinge with no screws, rivets, or welds. The temple connects to the front through a spring mechanism instead of tiny fasteners. The benefit is twofold: fewer parts means less weight, and there are no small screws to work loose, corrode, or fall out over years of daily folding. It is one of the details that makes the frames both lighter and lower-maintenance.
How do I clean and maintain titanium frames?
Titanium is corrosion-resistant and low-maintenance, but a simple routine keeps frames and lenses looking their best:
- Rinse first. Run the frame under lukewarm water to remove dust and grit before wiping, so you are not dragging particles across the lenses.
- Use a drop of mild dish soap on your fingertips, gently clean the frame and lenses, then rinse.
- Dry with a clean microfiber cloth — not a shirt tail or paper towel, which can scratch lenses.
- Avoid harsh chemicals such as ammonia-based window cleaners or acetone, which can damage lens coatings.
- Store in a case when not worn, and set glasses down folded on their side rather than lens-down.
- See your optician periodically for a professional tighten and alignment.
How do I know my LINDBERG size?
Eyewear sizing is usually printed on the frame as three numbers — lens width, bridge width, and temple length, in millimeters. The best fit depends on your face measurements and how you want the frame to sit, not just those numbers in isolation. If you already own glasses that fit well, their measurements are a useful reference point. That said, the most reliable way to size a LINDBERG frame — especially since temple length and style are customizable — is a fitting with an optician who can measure you and adjust the frame precisely.
Why is LINDBERG more expensive than typical eyewear?
LINDBERG frames are made to order from titanium, customized to your choice of color, temple, and fit, and engineered with proprietary hinge and mounting systems rather than mass-produced parts. You are paying for the material, the customization, the design, and frames built to be adjusted and serviced for years rather than replaced. For many wearers, the all-day comfort and longevity justify the investment.
Where can I try and buy LINDBERG?
Because fit and customization matter so much, LINDBERG is best purchased from an optical practice that can measure, fit, and service the frames. You can explore the collections and preview your own combination first: browse the Air Rim titanium collection and the Spirit Titanium rimless collection, and use the interactive configurators to try colors, temples, and finishes before you visit.
Frequently asked questions
Does LINDBERG make prescription sunglasses?
Yes. LINDBERG offers sun collections, and many optical frames can be fitted with prescription sun lenses, including tinted and polarized options, giving you lightweight titanium sunglasses in your prescription. Available options depend on the frame and your prescription.
How much do LINDBERG frames weigh?
Many LINDBERG titanium frames weigh only a few grams, and the Spirit Titanium rimless front is famously cited at around 1.9 grams before lenses. The finished weight depends on your prescription and lens material, but the frame itself is exceptionally light.
Are LINDBERG frames adjustable and repairable?
Yes. Titanium can be precisely adjusted by an optician, and LINDBERG's modular, screwless design means parts such as temples and nose pads can generally be adjusted or replaced rather than the whole frame being discarded. Bring the frame to your optician for any service.
How do I clean titanium LINDBERG frames?
Rinse the frame under lukewarm water, clean gently with a drop of mild dish soap, rinse again, and dry with a clean microfiber cloth. Avoid ammonia-based cleaners and acetone, which can damage lens coatings, and store the glasses in a case when not worn.
How do I find my LINDBERG frame size?
Frame size is shown as three millimeter measurements — lens width, bridge width, and temple length. A pair you already wear comfortably is a useful reference, but because LINDBERG temples are customizable, an optician fitting is the most reliable way to size and adjust the frame to your face.
What is LINDBERG's screwless hinge?
It is a hinge with no screws, rivets, or welds; the temple connects through a spring mechanism instead. This reduces weight and removes small fasteners that could loosen or fall out over time, making the frames lighter and lower-maintenance.