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One of the most difficult parts of getting new eyewear, next to answering “Which is better, one or
two?”, is choosing the right frames for your clear lenses, prescription sunwear, computer lenses, or
other needed eyewear. These guidelines will help you find just the right frames. Being sure you get
the best frame for you is an important part of full service eye care.
Your new eyewear will surround the most express part of your face -- your eyes. You want it to look
right and so does your doctor. Full service eye care practices take great pride in helping patients find
attractive well-fitting eyewear. Following are some tips that will make frame selection much easier. |
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Ask about the kind of lenses that would be best for you and your
prescription before starting to select frames. There are light weight
lenses, low reflectance lenses, no-line lenses, cosmetically tinted
lenses, ultra-thin lenses, and low curvature lenses just to name a few
of the special prescription lens categories.
By knowing both your
prescription and lens type first, the optician or technician can help
you find the frames that will look and fit the absolute best. |
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It is natural to move closer to the mirror to try to get a good look at
the frame you are considering.
But you will have a better perception
of the frame’s appearance if you move back from the mirror. People
will not move to within inches of your face to examine your eyewear.
They will tend to notice the new eyewear and how it compliments
your appearance from a distance of 10 feet or more! |
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Bring a friend or family member to help in frame selection. Be sure they view you from a distance of 5 to 10 feet when comparing the appearance of one frame with another.
This view-from-a-distance
makes it easier to pick the frames that look best on you.
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Wear clothing in your preferred color range and style when selecting frames. Your make-up, if you wear cosmetics, should be on for frame selection -- or tell the technician about your usual make-up.
If you
sometimes use lash lengthening cosmetics, or if you sometimes wear artificial lashes, be sure to mention that to the optician or technician. |
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If you are highly fashion conscious, consider having an eyewear wardrobe of more than just one pair of clear and one pair of sun eyewear. Eyewear that is accessories-coordinated makes a stunning fashion statement! |
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• Blended design means to blend the
contours of the frame with your facial
contours.
• Balanced design means to balance or
offset your most prominent features with
the contours of the frame. A balanced
design from someone with a wide nose
would mean using a frame with more
detail near the temple attachment, away
from the bridge.
• Dramatic design means to accentuate
the most prominent feature with the
frame contours. For someone with very
large eyes, this would mean using a
delicate frame with lenses that are not
very large.
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• For most facial shapes, the eyes should
be centered a little more than half way
from the bottom of the lens to the top of
the lens after the frame is adjusted.
•If you have heavy eyebrows, thicker,
darker frames work best.
• For a ‘blended’ look, your frames should
not be darker than your hair color.
• Your eyewear should be about as wide
as the widest part of the face.
• Frames that have lenses that are short
from top to bottom elongate the face.
Frames that have lenses that are tall
from top to bottom shorten the face.
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• A high bridge position will lengthen a
short nose, and a lower bridge position
will shorten a long nose.
• Generally, frames should follow the line
of the brow, and should be on or slightly
lower than the eyebrows.
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