5 Factors to Consider When Choosing Your Next Pair of Glasses
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If you are on the quest to purchase your first pair of glasses, or if you intend to swap or replace your existing team, you will encounter a wide variety of products. From the frames' material and colour to the Shape of the lenses, you'll have a lot of options to consider. To make the process a bit simpler, walk through the list of five factors to consider before browsing any further.
- Do You Need Bifocal or Progressive Lenses?
As vision changes with ageing, many people may need bifocal or progressive lenses to see better. Both types are multifocal lenses with more than one focus point to help you see up close or from a distance, depending on your needs. But what makes these two lens types different?
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Bifocal Lenses
Unlike progressive lenses, you can't achieve the appearance of a single vision with this model. However, bifocal lenses do have the price advantage over progressive lenses, which tend to cost a bit more whether you buy them online or at your optometrist's office.
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Bifocal Lenses
Unlike progressive lenses, you can't achieve the appearance of a single vision with this model. However, bifocal lenses do have the price advantage over progressive lenses, which tend to cost a bit more whether you buy them online or at your optometrist's office.
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Progressive Lenses
To envision an oval face, think of Kelly Rowland. The perfect choice: square or rectangular frames that are as wide as the area around the eyes.
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Progressive Lenses
Unlike bifocal lenses, progressive lenses have no visible line; their design is invisible and continuous, giving the appearance of a single-vision lens. You will hardly notice the differences in the viewing areas instead of the "image jump" feeling that some people may experience with bifocals. Various options also exist for those who spend a lot of time in front of the computer. Once you decide on a lens type, you can shop here and pick out the perfect frames.
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Oval
She's a prime example of a celebrity with a round face shape. This type resembles the square face, but with softer angles and the sides curved outwards. The chin is rounded, and the cheekbones stand out, so the best bet is to adopt rectangular, angular, or geometric frames.
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Oval
To envision an oval face, think of Kelly Rowland. The perfect choice: square or rectangular frames that are as wide as the area around the eyes.
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Square
Also called elliptical, it's the Shape of model Gisele Bündchen. With the right size, any frame style matches this type.
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Square
The square type of face shape is nearly as broad as it is long, and rounded, thinner frames that are a little wider on the sides complement it best.
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Round
With a thinner frame, they also look more vintage.
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Round– Remember actress Jennifer Lawrence
She's a prime example of a celebrity with a round face shape. This type resembles the square face, but with softer angles and the sides curved outwards. The chin is rounded, and the cheekbones stand out, so the best bet is to adopt rectangular, angular, or geometric frames.
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Heart
Cateye glasses pop in colors like vibrant red, and aviators always look good with a golden frame.
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Heart
It's the most versatile kind of look and combines with oval-shaped frames.
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Rectangular
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Rectangular
Also called elliptical, it's the Shape of model Gisele Bündchen. With the right size, any frame style matches this type.
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Diamond
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Diamond
If you have this face shape, look for frames that strike a balance with your forehead.
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Smart and Sophisticated
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Smart and Sophisticated
With a thinner frame, they also look more vintage.
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Sporty
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Sporty
But it's not enough to choose a format that looks cool: the glasses need to fit well in the face, with adjustable arms and nosepiece.
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Retro
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Retro– Cateye or aviator frames can both create an instant retro vibe
Cateye glasses pop in colors like vibrant red, and aviators always look good with a golden frame.
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Neutral
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Neutral– Frames in a more conservative shape and color are ideal at work
In this case, opt for classic shapes and discreet frames in shades such as silver, gray, brown, and black.
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Artsy
Frequently Asked Questions
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