The doctor says that you need glasses, and you know yourself that without them, you truly are legally blind. The cost is going to be tremendous, so you want to be sure that you get the most bang for your buck. There is a way to know what you are getting is worth the dollars!
Instructions
things you’ll need:
eyeglass prescription
1 Get A Frame That Fits Your Face And Prescription
When shopping around for eyeglasses, the first thing you want to know about prior to purchasing is how your prescription will appear in the frames. Reason being, there is something called prism that could make your overall pair look awful if your choice of frame is totally wrong. Therefore, consult with an Optician about your prescription’s possible thickness and prism so that he or she can point you in the best direction. If your prescription is rather high, a frame that hides the thickness is good – such as a plastic frame, but if it is fairly low, then your options are greater.
2 Titanium Frames Are A Great Buy!
Next, as frames tend to want to break or wear down in about two years, you want to not only take care of the frames that you purchase, but also choose wisely the material. Titanium is a very long lasting material, and this material doesn’t rust nor corrode. It is also hypoallergenic. Despite the fact that the frame costs a bit more than the others, it is worth every penny for style and quality. Did you know that it is also light weight and generally lasts longer than two years if well kept?
3 Third, never get hooked on a great frame and it bows out from the natural size of your head. For instance, an adult putting on a rather small frame would cause the temples to flair out while applying too much pressure on the sides of your head near the temple causing pain later down the line. When putting on frames, be sure that the temples don’t dig into the skin on your face, and if a frame adjustment doesn’t make matters better, choose another frame.
4 Another point is to look for frames that flex at the temple or either are flexible altogether. The more a frame gives with you, the less likely it will break. Frames such as these are called flex frames, and some you can even ball up in your fist just about and they will bounce right back. Well worth the money and typically light weight.
5 Next, know your shape. Go to the frames and begin trying them on. Though a frame looks nice on the wall, it may look like a tragedy on you. On that note, try on differently shaped frames, and when you find the shape that looks best on you, stick with that shape. It’s a winner.
6 Finally, many people believe that they can see better if they have a huge frame. Not true. If that were the case, God would have made the human eye tragically gigantic. Therefore, if your prescription fits well in a smaller frame and when you look down to read you are not peering underneath the frame, then chances are, the frame work without the huge frame theory. Remember to check the measurements with an Optician, especially if wearing a bifocal or progressive lens.