How to Pick The Perfect Specs for Your Eyes
Trying on glasses is all fun and games when you don’t have to wear them. But whether you’re rotating the displays at your local optometrist, scrolling through a website like Felix Gray or Warby Parker, or noticing the latest frames released by your favourite designer, it’s a whole different ball game when you’re actually due for a new pair. Suddenly, you’re confronted with an existential problem: Am I wearing the right frames for my face?
Whether you have a round, oval or square-shaped face, there’s a pair out there made just for you! For most of us, choosing glasses is an arduous process of trying on pair after pair until we finally pick the most familiar profile out of sheer exhaustion. Here’s a guide to help you find the perfect frame according to your face shape.
The Right Prescription
We all hate migraines! Therefore, it’s necessary to have an updated prescription while buying spectacles. Wrong lenses may cause headaches and affect your vision in the long term.
Choose The Size of The Frame Wisely
Next, you need to choose the right pair of frames for your glasses. It should not be too small or too large for your face. If it’s way too teeny-weeny, your field of vision will extend beyond the lenses, which can increase your prescription power. And if it’s too big, it will be too heavy and uncomfortable.
Another downside of such frames is that they tend to make your eyes look smaller than usual. To test if you’ve got the right one, you should not be able to see out of the top, bottom or sides of the frames without straining to look through those areas. Your lenses should cover about 80 to 90% of your field of vision.
The Perfect Fit!
Check the fit after you’ve chosen a frame. Just as lenses are crucial for clear vision, the right pair of specs are also essential. Since you’ll be wearing these spectacles throughout the day, they shouldn’t pinch the nose or ears, or slide down your nose. The appearance of the frame is indeed crucial, but comfort is a bigger priority. Choose lightweight frames, so you don’t feel the pressure on your ears and nose-bridge.
The Lighter, The Better
Heavy spectacles tend to cause headaches or fatigue of the eyes (which can be such a thorn in one’s flesh). They are also more likely to slip off the nose often. That doesn’t mean that one has to stick to plastic eyeglasses all their life. Frames made of titanium are much lighter and resistant when compared to other types of specs.
Opt for The Ultimate Materials
Now, select the lens material, best suited to your lifestyle. The eyeglass lenses you choose may be influenced by -five factors: appearance, comfort, vision, durability and safety.
There are two types of materials one made of glass and the other (unbreakable version) made of some sort of plastic. The perks of a resistant lens are that it can be used without much fear of breaking. It’s mainly used for children.
Glass lenses are a more delicate version of the plastic lens. However, it’s important to note that glass or plastic lenses should be scratch-proof. Not only are scratches unsightly, but they also distort vision and lead to eye strain. Anti-glare glasses help reduce the glare that comes off a computer screen or other electronic devices like smartphones. Getting them is wise because it reduces the pressure that your eyes go through from sitting in front of the computer screens for long periods.
Choose The Right Nose Pads
It may seem inconsequential, but nose pads play a crucial role in making your glass wearing experience comfortable. They should ideally be made of soft plastic and rest comfortably on the nose. They should not be too tight or too loose. The padded arm and plate should be adjusted so that they don’t press down on the nose. Another factor is that certain people may be allergic to particular materials used to make nose pads. Nowadays, there are nose pads that protect one against allergic reactions.
Lens Coatings
Lastly, you can choose from an array of lens coatings, which will add value and longevity to your glasses. These coatings can enhance the durability, performance and appearance of your eyeglass lenses, whether you wear single vision, bifocal or progressive lenses.
All these factors are cardinal since glasses that don’t fit properly can lead to several issues like marks on the skin around the eyes and nose, headaches and trouble in the production of tears in the eyes. So, the next time you go for eyewear shopping, remember these points before you choose. After all, comfort is what will help you carry off glasses with panache.
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