Top Steps for Selecting the Most Comfortable Eyewear for You

When it comes to selecting a new pair of corrective lenses, people often feel like they are scared of the outcome. The process of picking out the best possible match of glasses or contact lenses depends on a variety of things. However, it does not have to be a complicated one. With a little background knowledge and some observant behavior in the glasses shop, you can select the best possible match for you.

Ensure the Frames You Select Match Your Style

Lets take a look at why people avoid wearing their corrective lenses in general. It is important to remember that everyone is unique, so opinions on style will not apply to everyone. However it is a good idea to keep style in mind to avoid regretting your choice later on.

When people purchase glasses that do not have the correct look, feel, or style they like they will often stop wearing them. Glasses are on your face most of the time (for most of us, all of the time). It is important to ensure you actually like the frames you pick out and that it matches your style and flair.

Pay Attention to the Earpiece of Your Frames

Believe it or not, the earpieces of your glasses really do make a difference. Certain frames are made wider than others, and all of these frames have different backings on them. Some earpieces are straight with little rubber stoppers on them while others are rounded with a more hard plastic end to them.

If you select a frame that is too wide for your face, with a straight earpiece to it, they may fall off your face when you look down. It is really important that you move your head around in normal positions when trying on a new pair of frames. This will ensure that the glasses do not fall off your face when you are going about your regular routine during the day.

Watch Out For Sunglasses

Prescription sunglasses may sound like an amazing idea; however, your prescription can actually make it a very bad idea. Some prescriptions (specifically those with a high index lens) cannot be curved to match the style of sunglasses that most people desire. This is something to keep in mind as a lot of glasses places will sell you sunglasses regardless of your prescription.

When you have a high index prescription, your lens often has a curve to it when it is done. If you change the shape of this curve it will reflect light inaccurately into your eye and distort the images you see resulting in your prescription sunglasses being pretty much useless to you. If you really want sunglasses and you require a high index lens, you may want to consider purchasing glasses with easy clips, or create sunglasses from a regular frame.

Pay Attention to the Shape of Your Face

It is important to pay attention to the shape of your face when selecting glasses. There are a few different basic shapes that everyones face fits into. Frame styles suit some faces better than others. If you ignore the shape of your face, you may end up with glasses that make you look older or just do not suit you very well.

Basically, try to go with the contours of your face. If you have a square shaped jaw, rounded glasses often help to soften the edges. If you have a round face, glasses that are squared accentuate the contours of your face. Oval faced people are lucky, as they often look the best in anything. Heart shaped face people often look best in square glasses as well. Try to go with the shape of your face and you should end up fine.

Dealing with Nose Pads

There are basically two types of glasses, those with nose pads and those without nose pads. Which one you prefer really comes down to personal preference. Both styles are common today and there is not much difference between the two; however, it is important to familiarize yourself with the slight differences to ensure you select the most comfortable frames for you.

Glasses without nose pads tend to sit lower on your nose which may not be a good thing if you have your nose pierced as they may slide down and touch your piercing. These frames do not move often, but if you perspire a bit, you may notice that they start to slide down your face a bit. The best part about having glasses without nose pads is that they tend to look sportier and they will not leave little red marks on your nose from the glasses sitting there. Glasses that do not have nose pads are often made of plastic materials, so they are durable and very light weight.

When you are wearing glasses with nose pads, you will get a little red mark on your nose where the nose pads sit. They will not move around your face (unless they are too big and the earpiece is straight) and they are generally made from any material. Some are mental and some are plastic. Over time, nose pads can irritate the skin on your nose if you sweat a lot. The styles of glasses that have nose pads are vast. There are more frames available with nose pads than without. However, it all boils down to personal preference.

Lenses

Once you have selected your frame you are going to have to deal with the lenses. Now, this part is not as complicated as you may think. Most of the stuff is already taken care of for you as your lenses are basically selected by the prescription you require. There are a few little things that you may want to consider, however, when it comes to getting your lenses.

There are a variety of different coatings you can get on your lenses to protect them from things like scratches and glare. You can also get a transition lens coating put onto your lenses that will make them transition into sunglasses in certain lightings. The only thing you should keep in mind when considering transition lenses is that they do not transition in a vehicle. They only work when you are in direct sunlight. Thus being said, if you were hoping to use them while driving you are better off getting sunglasses made, selecting frames with an easy clip option, or wearing contacts and sunglasses.

Care for Your Glasses or Contacts

Caring for your glasses or contact lenses is pretty easy. In terms of glasses, all you need to do is clean the lenses with a special glasses cloth you will receive with your glasses and some water (or some cleaning solution you can purchase at the glasses place). You should always keep your glasses in the case provided for you when you are not wearing them to prevent any scratching and protect your glasses.

In terms of contact lenses, you should always wash your hands really good before handling your contacts. Soak them in the solution provided and always put them in fresh solution when you put them in the little case you get with them.

As long as you take proper care of your eye care products, and use them on a regular basis when your doctor has told you to use them, you are on your way to healthy and happy eyes for a very long time to come. It is also a good idea to ensure you go to regular eye care check-ups to ensure your prescription has not changed and that everything is going well.