Eyeglasses can be divided into four main categories of frame types: full-rim, half-rim, rimless eyeglasses, and shield. For additional information, read our article on eyeglasses types. We always recommend UV protection for your lenses, which will not impact your personal style choice.
Eyeglasses are made in a variety of materials, from high quality titanium to vinyl. If you want to learn more, read our article on eyeglasses frame materials. Some eyeglasses are made with titanium, which is super light but sometimes brittle in cold weather. For the lens, we always recommend anti reflective coating on eyewear.
At Eyeglasses.com, we offer the world's largest selection of prescription lenses, including multifocal lens products and plastic lenses. Your vision depends on matching your prescription needs with the lens characteristics; if the lens does not fulfill the needs of the prescription, your vision will be impacted. Prescription lens products provide very clear vision, whether made of plastic or glass. The essential elements of safety glasses are thick, indestructible polycarbonate material.
Everything you ever wanted to know about the individual parts of eyeglasses is described in excruciating detail in our article about eyeglasses frame parts, including the lens.
The quality of a pair of eyeglasses is very difficult for people to determine. As with automobiles, we trust reviews, personal experience, and brand image to make decisions about which product to purchase that will last for years. Read more in our article about how to determine the quality of eyeglasses.
One question we often get is, "What are the right size eyeglasses for me?" The answer to the question is usually: whatever you like. To buy the right size glasses online, simply find out the size of glasses you are wearing now and use that as a guide. Read our article on right size eyeglasses to learn about frame measurements.
Are your eyeglasses broken? You may be able to save those expensive lenses. Read our article about broken eyeglasses to learn how we may be able to save your lenses — and tips to save you a bundle of money.
You can send us your own prescription glasses frames, and we can install new lenses for you with all kinds of lens materials - also known as "Replacement Lenses." Mail your eyeglasses frames to us with your new prescription, your name and phone number, and any instructions you may have.
If you just want to redo your existing lenses, you do not need to send the prescription in because we can read your prescription from your old lenses. This is the easiest way to achieve vision correction, because we do not need a glasses prescription; we can read your glasses prescription off of the prescription lenses your send us even if they are multifocal lenses. Or, you can mail us a new eyeglass prescription and we can use that instead to make your new prescription glasses. After we receive your package, we will call you to complete the order. You can mail us your prescription eyeglasses, and we can install new lenses.
There are two ways to measure eyeglasses frame size:
Almost all eyeglass frames are designed so they can be adjusted. You can take your eyeglass frames to a local optical professional or vision center for an adjustment or read more about adjusting your eyeglasses.
Eyeglasses.com pioneered the Virtual Try On VTO system for prescription glasses on the internet with two patents issued in 2003. You can use the virtual try on system on this website by looking for the VTO Icon. About half of the frames in our catalog have VTO images, and you can try those by going to the product detail page. There is a model wearing the eyeglasses, but through the application on that page you can upload your own photo - so easy!
The great feature about this system is that after you input your pupillary distance measurement, the system shows you an accurate representation of the size of the eyeglasses frames on your own face. Unlike a shirt that you cannot change to fit your body, glasses can be adjusted to fit your face.
Facial coloring and face shape are two important factors to consider when choosing appropriate prescription glasses frames. The first step is to determine your face shape (oval, round, rectangular, etc). Frame shapes can be used to accentuate or de-accentuate your facial features, depending on how you choose to express your personality. For example, if your face is basically round, round glasses would reinforce that look, and rectangular glasses would reduce the roundness of your face. Frame coloring works the same way; you choose the frame color to either match or contrast with skin and hair tone, eye color, jewelry, and clothing colors. The degree to which you match or contrast will contribute to the expression of your personality and your look.
The shape of your eyeglasses frames can complement the shape of your face. If you want a new pair of designer frames, then your new glasses should complement your face. To understand how eyeglasses shapes can affect your face, begin by understanding the fundamentals of face shape. While most faces are a combination of shapes and angles, there are six basic face shapes. Below are descriptions of these face shapes and guidelines for which type of glasses frames work well for each.
A round face shape has curvalinear lines with the width and length in the same proportions and no angles. Your goal is to make the face appear longer and thinner. Look for angular, narrow glasses frames that will lengthen the face; high or mid-height temples, which help create a longer profile; a clear bridge that widens the eyes; colored temples to add width; and order glasses frames that are wider than they are deep, such as an octagonal shape.
A square face shape is characterized by a strong jaw line and a broad forehead - the face width and length are in the same proportions. Your goal should be to make the face look longer and soften the angles. Look for curvilinear, narrow style glasses that soften facial angles; glasses frames that are wider than the widest part of the face; eyeglasses that have more width than depth; narrow oval glasses are an excellent choice.
The oval face shape is considered to be the ideal shape because of its balanced proportions. The oval face is neither curvalinear nor angular. Your goal should be to keep the oval's natural balance. Look for glasses frames that are as wide as, or wider than, the broadest part of the face. Look for almond or walnut-shaped glasses frames that are neither too deep nor too narrow so that they do not upset facial balance.
Prada SportThe oblong face shape is longer than it is wide and is characterized by a long, straight cheek line and sometimes a longer nose Your goal should be to make the face appear shorter and more balanced. Look for glasses frames that have top-to-bottom depth such as rounder panto or P-3 shapes; decorative or contrasting temples that can add width to the face; a low bridge to shorten the nose.
Diamond-shaped faces are narrow at the eyeline and the jawline - cheekbones are frequently high and dramatic. The diamond is the rarest face shape. Your goal should be to highlight the eyes and bring out the cheekbones. Look for glasses frames that have detailing or distinctive browlines. Rimless frames, ovals or cat-eyes are all excellent choices.
David Beckham EyewearThe base-up triangle face shape has a very wide top third and small bottom third. Your goal should be to minimize the width of the top half of the face. Look for glasses frames that are wider at the bottom half of the frame. Very light colored and materials are effective, and rimless styles are an excellent choice.
