Eyeglasses & Eye Care Info

Prescription Eyeglasses
With new advances in medical technology designed to reduce your dependence on prescription eyeglasses, eyewear is a choice and not a burden. Wearing eyeglasses is fun and a great way to make a personal statement. We’ve included some helpful tips on selecting a pair of glasses that will look great, feel comfortable, and last you well into the future.

Selecting Your Frames

Frames can be made to hold the lenses in several different ways. There are three common styles: Full frame, Semi-rimless and Rimless. Full frame glasses have the frame go all around the lenses. Semi-rimless glasses go around only half the lens; typically the frames attach to the top of the lenses and on the side near the top. Rimless glasses have no frame around the lenses and the ear stems are attached directly to the lenses.

Full-frame Glasses

Rimless Glasses

Semi-rimless Glasses

The shape of the frame you select for your prescription eyeglasses should complement the shape of your face as well as your facial features. For the best visual effect, the shape of the frames should contrast with your face shape. The positive aspects of your face shape can be emphasized and the negative aspects can be de-emphasized by selecting the right set of eyeglass frames. An overly round face can appear thinner through the use of a frame with sharper angles, such as a square shape. Faces that are more triangular in shape can achieve a balanced look with the right set of frames. For a base-down triangle face, try color accents on the top half of the frames or a cat-eye shape. People with a base-up triangle face can try light colors and materials or rimless eyeglasses. Narrow frame styles can help soften a very wide and strong jaw line.

Regardless of your face shape, be sure to purchase prescription eyeglasses that are the proper scale in relation to your face. Eyeglasses that are overly large will overwhelm a more delicate bone structure, whereas eye glasses that are excessively dainty will make your eyes look a bit on the beady side.