
Stylish, Comfortable, and Fit for Purpose: A Primer on Choosing the Right Pair of Glasses for You
So, you’ve found out you need glasses – or perhaps you’re looking for a new, better pair than the ones you own now.
You might not have initially thought so, but now that you’re in the market, you’ve no doubt discovered (or rediscovered) that buying a new pair of glasses can be a bit of a minefield. With so many different types and a huge variety of possible styles, it’s never a simple decision, and given the costs associated with buying a new pair of specs, you need to make sure you definitely make the right choice!
This article will help you with that. Let’s dig into the key considerations you need to make before you buy.
Lenses That Work for You
Once your glasses have been tailored to your specific vision deficiency, you have other specific utilities to think of. It could be that you’re a big reader, and so lenses to mitigate eyestrain for long periods are appropriate.
Maybe you play sports and have some specific needs; Snooker glasses enhance contrast, reduce glare, and increase the field of view when focusing on the game, and Cycling glasses offer enhanced protection from wind, dust, and ultraviolet rays from the sun, for example.
Then you have driving glasses which have lenses specifically designed for road safety and feature anti-reflective coatings, and there are even Photochromatic glasses which adjust naturally to changes in light by clearing or darkening the lenses.
There are myriad different ways your glasses can improve your lifestyle, so think carefully about the activities you perform regularly.
The Fit
Comfort is absolutely crucial. Pay close attention to the frame material and weight, nose pads and bridge fit, as well as the overall size – these are the key elements to ensuring your glasses feel comfortable, and with this being a highly subjective metric, get a feel for as many different types as you can.
Also, bare in mind that often glasses need to be ‘broken in’. Once you purchase your glasses, they may feel a little foreign on your face for the first few days. If this lasts longer than a week and they feel uncomfortable, head back to the opticians to have the pair reevaluated.
The Aesthetics
Lastly, style is a big consideration for most people, and while glasses have unfairly been considered unfashionable in the past, that’s most certainly not the case today.
Wearing glasses can often enhance your appearance for the better if you find the right pair, but how do you choose? This element is the fun part, and it’s entirely up to you. Take your time and try on as many pairs as possible, and most importantly, consider your face shape. It also helps to have someone go along with you for advice, and of course, ask the experts who work at the opticians (after all, they’re looking at people trying on glasses all day!).
This article has given you a rundown of the main considerations you should have in mind when choosing a new pair of glasses. Above all else, take your time and don’t rush into things – consider all your options, and you’ll leave with the perfect pair to enhance not only your vision but your lifestyle and physical appearance.
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