5 Things To Know When Buying Glasses Online
Thinking about shopping for a new pair of eyeglass frames online? It may seem hard to imagine picking out something as personal as a pair of glasses without trying them on, but it’s really not that hard!
Here are five things you need to know to make sure you can make the best decision when you’re buying glasses online.
1. Know Your Style
Are you a bold and colorful eyeglass kind of wearer? Or do you prefer things a little more subtle and classic? Know what color tones you prefer and what styles appeal to you. Use the menu on the left-hand side of the screen to help narrow down your choices.
2. Know Your Shape
The most important element when choosing a pair of frames is know what shapes look best on your face and for your particular face shape. If your face has angular edges and is more square, you’ll want rounder frames. If your face is rounder in shape, look for more rectangular or square-shaped frames. Oval-shaped faces are the most versatile and can look great with a variety of shapes.
One way to know for sure is to use America’s Best virtual try-on system. This is an amazing tool to help narrow down your choices to eyeglass frames that work best with your face shape. You can see how the frames will look on you without ever leaving your chair!
3. Know Your Size
Eyeglasses come in a variety of “eye” sizes. This number signifies how large the lens on your glasses will be. If you have a pair of old eyeglasses, look inside the temple (earpiece) and read the first of a set of three numbers there and that will tell you the size of your current frame. Adults will usually have a number between 52 and 60. Some over-sized sunglasses run larger in eye size.
4. Know Your Lens Type
There are a few different materials that eyeglass lenses can be made from. A standard, single vision eyeglass lens is made of plastic and is a great fit for many people. If you have an active lifestyle, are prone to breaking glasses or want lenses that are more lightweight, you can also choose a polycarbonate lens, which are shatter resistant, or a high index lens, which offer the best in optical performance and are the lightest weight possible.
5. Know Your Prescription
First, be sure that your prescription is current. If you are an adult under the age of sixty, you’ll need a prescription from an eye exam that took place no more than a year ago. Also, be aware if your glasses are single vision, reading glasses, bifocals, trifocals or progressives. You can call your America’s Best optometrist’s office if you aren’t sure about what type of glasses you’re wearing or if your prescription is current.
Now there are no more excuses for hanging on to outdated eyeglass frames and lenses. Check out America’s Best online products and have new glasses delivered to your door in a flash!
