When buying prescription glasses online, we may have more doubts than when buying sunglasses. And this is normal, choosing prescription glasses without having them on our face is a difficult task for many of us.
Whether you have never worn prescription glasses or you are tired of your current frame and want to change your look , Óptica Bassol gives you 6 useful tips for choosing your prescription glasses from our opticians so that your final decision is easier.
Start your choice:
1. What do I need glasses for?
This is the first question we should ask ourselves when we are going to buy prescription glasses. There are specific frames for people who work all day at the computer , different from specific glasses for those who work all day outdoors or do sports activities. such as Cycling, Mountaineering, Tennis or Driving, etc.
2. What type of mount?
You should know that not all prescription lenses are suitable for any type of frame, which is why you should first know the prescription of your lenses and the corrections for your vision problem. Within the types of frames you can choose between full frames, half frames or rimless frames. Remember to choose the models that highlight your qualities, trying to camouflage the less visible defects.
3. What material to choose and why?
The base of the materials is crucial to establish the differences between glasses that generate comfort, safety, convenience or lightness . Acetate frames provide adjustability, while those made of metal provide lightness. Injected frames are the most resistant to impacts and their use is aimed at sports. Titanium has as its maximum quality the elegance and extreme lightness.
You need to prioritize glasses that will last over time and are resistant, or on the contrary, lighter and more comfortable ones that are not as resistant to adversity. Obviously, the weight of the glasses plays an important role in the decision. A new frame should be comfortable from the first moment.
If you suffer from any type of allergy to metals such as nickel, it is important to ask about the composition of the frames. Titanium is an excellent option, as it is a hypoallergenic material and suitable for any face.
4. What style of frame suits me best?
The combination of your physiognomy and the style of the frame must be totally in harmony . We can see rounded glasses frames, Aviator-shaped glasses, square glasses, Wayfarer-style glasses, Cat-eye glasses or Shade-shaped or Sport glasses.
For each face there is a similar frame style, that is why for people with rounded faces It is advisable to opt for square or rectangular frames .
On the other hand, people with angular faces are better suited to rounded frames .
People with an oval face have a great choice of shapes, as it is the one that best adapts to all frames.
As a last resort, we usually advise people with triangular or heart-shaped faces to opt for a thin, oval frame.
5. Which color do I choose?
A very important criterion when buying new glasses is the possibility of combining them with the color of your eyes, the color of your hair, the way you dress or your lifestyle .
Blonde hair harmonizes better with brown, pastel and pink shades. Dark hair tones, on the other hand, allow for stronger shades of color such as red, green or blue.
6. What is the ideal frame size?
All glasses models, like people's faces, have different sizes. On our website you can see all the measurements for temples, bridge and front . Choose your frame based on the size of your face. You can always determine the size of your frame by checking the numbers on your usual sunglasses or prescription frames. Very large frames are not recommended for very high prescriptions.
If you wish, come to any of Visit our Bassol Optics and get advice from one of our opticians. No one knows better than them how to choose the right type of glasses for each face. In addition, not all prescriptions allow all types of frames, and your optician is the best professional to advise you in this regard.
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