Allergic contact dermatitis from colophony in waxes for polishing spectacle frames

Materials and allergens within spectacle frames: a review

The materials that have been reported as causing allergic contact dermatitis within spectacle frames are identified, and their most likely location on the frame is highlighted. The lack of any real control over spectacle frame quality and content is indicated to be a problem, as is the difficulty in determining the true source of many frames. Much of the information must be obtained from anonymous sources in the industry, historical 'common knowledge' of indeterminate source or reports of dermatological problems.

Eyeglass allergic contact dermatitis

A literature review is presented of allergic contact dermatitis from eyeglasses. Causes are grouped into metals, plastics, plasticizers, solvents, UV stabilizers, antioxidants, dyes, and waxes. Plasticizers and UV stabilizers are currently the most common allergens.