The priority of choosing prescription glasses is to select one that match the prescription strength. If you specify the wrong prescription strength, you won’t see clearly. Lenses that have too much power will cause you to feel dizzy and harm your eyes.
If your prescription is obtained a long time ago, you should go for an eye exam. During the eye exam, you will be requested to see a series of alphabetical letters from a few meters away. For accurate eye exam, you should not attempt to squint your eyes when you can see the word.
After you have obtained a prescription, you can select the frame. The frame for the prescription glasses should match with your style and personality. If you want to wear the glasses during sports activity, make sure you purchase one with flexible wire rims. If you are wearing it to the office, you can choose a frame with neutral and plain color. If you want to purchase a wide frame, make sure the frame is not too wide otherwise it will cause pain in your ears. Metal frames are solid but they can be heavier. Titanium frame is also quite solid. If you want a lighter frame, you can choose one that is made from plastic.
If you have a round face, square frame will suit you. People with square face can opt for a oval prescription glasses. Some online store offers a live chat system. You can talk to the representative and ask him about which shape of prescription eyeglasses should you buy. You must tell him your face shape so that he can give you suggestions.
After you have selected a frame, you can customize the lens. You will have different add ons options. Polycarbonate lenses are resistant against heavy impact. Due to its durability, it is suitable for people who are regularly involved in sport activities. It is also suitable for people that have to work in an environment that is exposed to the scratches. It offers ultraviolet protection to the lenses. The trives lens is made from a plastic that is similar to the polycarbonate lenses. It has a light weight and is resistant against the impact. High index plastic lenses are for people that have strong eye power. The high index plastic lenses are thinner than usual. The aspheric lenses have a spherical shape. Aspheric lenses contain curvature of different degrees. It is thinner and flat compare to other types of lenses. Due to the nature of its design, it offers an eyeglass lens that have more viewable portion