Notes On Eyeglass Selection
Eyeglasses will change the way you look for better or for worse. It might as well be the former rather than the latter. You need to take your time with the eyeglass selection as you are likely to be wearing this for years. Try on different options and never settle due to time constraints and sales pressure. If it doesn’t feel right, then put it back on the shelf and find something else. Elevate your standards and be mindful of the following factors:
Facial Features
The glasses should conform to your facial features. Is your face thin or thick? Is it wider at the top or the bottom? You can reverse it with your frames to create contrast. Do you have sharp features that show off your bone structure? Then you might like a frame that has curves to soften your look. Do you have rounded features? Then do the opposite with a frame that has sharp corners for balance. This is not a hard and fast rule but it should work well for most people.
Personal Style
Perhaps being subtle isn’t your style. Maybe you like your features and are happy to accentuate them with your glasses. By all means do so if you think that you can pull it off. Even if you have rounded features, you may still look good with a round frame. Despite having angular features, an angular frame might serve you well. It is all about the implementation, the size, and the little details. You really should try different options to see what looks and feels great. The opposite is true for frame color. Keep it similar with your skin tone or neutral to stay low-key and get bold colors if you’d like to make a statement.
Prescription
If you have perfect vision, then you have endless options for your eyewear. However, most people will see a decrease in their visual acuity as they age. This can be more apparent if you spend lots of time facing a screen or reading in non-ideal conditions. The eyes will degrade quicker and you will need prescription glasses sooner. Standard prescription glasses are good enough for most people. These have a great range of styles. Stronger prescriptions may require bifocals or even progressive lenses. These place constraints on the frame size and thickness.
Fit
The frames should stay at the center of your face. Your eyes should be at the center of the lens to avoid looking cross-eyed. The width of the frame should match that of the face. The nose fit should also be just right with little space separating the nose and the frame. This will ensure that it does not slip down the face, especially when moving. You will also avoid indentation and the awkwardness of the eyelashes touching the lens. There should be little to no pressure on the ears and temples or it will hurt with prolonged use.
Your eye glasses can be a great investment or a major pain. With proper eyeglass selection, you can have a better chance of having a positive experience.
