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E-commerce is taking the world by storm- after all, the convenience offered by it is unbeatable. When we can buy glasses while taking a chill pill in our comfort zone, why hop from one brick-and-mortar store to another? The internet is up to the brim with a wide range of lenses, frames and customisation options- everything is just a few clicks away. But, we also understand that choosing the best eyeglasses with perfect fit and prescription accuracy looks like a daunting task. What if the glasses you receive are not properly crafted? In order to shop online successfully, there are certain tips that you need to keep in mind. Let’s explore the insights and key strategies so that you can make an informed decision and buy glasses.
Get an Eye Test and Gather Your Prescription Details
Buying prescription glasses for men and women online is easier than ever before- however, you need to update your prescription before uploading it on the website. We, at Specscart, offer free eye tests to everyone. You can book a slot with us online and show up on the given date and time. Our trained opticians will examine your eyes and suggest glasses accordingly.
In a prescription, you will find the following details:
Left and Right Sphere: The prescription’s first number helps to understand how farsighted or nearsighted you are. It is abbreviated as SPH. Here, you will come across a negative or positive sign near the sphere value.
Left and Right Cylinder: People with astigmatism will find a negative or positive cylinder value (CYL) in their prescription’s second number. If you don’t have this particular eye concern, your prescription will include letters SPH or DS.
Left and Right Axis: Once you are spotted with astigmatism, you will observe an axis value in your prescription’s last number.
Prism Correction: Prism numbers are responsible for treating various eye conditions- one of them is muscular imbalance. While prism numbers don’t play a great role, it’s better to infuse the numbers while placing an order.
ADD Value: Prescriptions for progressive, bifocal and reading glasses have an ADD power. This value is represented by a (+) sign.
Learn About Your Pupillary Distance
Apart from all the prescription details, it’s important to learn about your pupillary distance as well. Now, what do you mean by pupillary distance or PD? It is a number that measures the overall distance between one pupil’s centre to another pupil’s centre. Like this, you will get glasses that fit you properly and are perfectly centred over the eyes.
You can easily measure your PD at home. Follow these steps:
Stand 8 inches away from a mirror- it will help you to get accurate measurements.
Take a ruler having millimetre markings and place it across your eyebrows. Keep your left eye closed.
Line up the ruler’s end with your right pupil’s centre. Close your right eye.
After that, you need to open your left eye and align your ruler to your left pupil’s mid portion. Check out where exactly the measurement ends.
Consider remeasuring more than once and observe whether the figures are the same every time
If you are buying progressive or bifocal lenses, paying attention to accurate PD measurement is extremely important.
Decide the Lense You Need
The various types of lenses we promise to deliver include:
Progressive Lens: Progressive lenses are well-equipped with multifocal lenses- there are no visible lines at all. Glasses with progressive lenses enable you to look at near, intermediate and far distances.
Single Vision: Single vision lenses generally have one corrective power. Whether you need reading glasses or you are farsighted or nearsighted, these lenses are here to offer clarity and crystal-clear vision.
Bifocal Lens: In bifocal lenses, you will find multiple focus points along with a visible line to separate them. With these types of lenses, you can now combine the functionality of reading glasses and single vision into one.
Blue Light Lens: Eyeglasses with blue light lenses are indeed one of the best picks in this digital era. Do these pairs and keep the harmful effect of blue light released from the digital devices at bay.
Polarised Lens: Polarised lenses are responsible for reducing glare and combating eye strain. Perfectly suitable for outdoor activities, these glasses are definitely a catch.
Decide the Frame Size
Deciding the frame size gets easier if you have an old pair of eyeglasses. All you need to do is check out these three figures:
Eye Size: Eye size is mainly the horizontal width of your lens.
Bridge Size: Bridge size can be measured by the horizontal distance between two of your lenses.
Temple Size: Temple size is the arm piece’s length.
Pave your way toward our Find Fit page and we will recommend glasses that are meant for you.
Choose Glasses According to Your Face Shape
There is always a frame for every face. Check out the pointers stated below:
Square-shaped Face: Individuals with a square-shaped face can try out round glasses and oval glasses.
Ladies can opt for cat-eye glasses that are way too pretty and definitely catchy.
Round-shaped Face: Since people with a round face shape have soft features, it is best to don square glasses and rectangular glasses. Grabbing a balanced look has never been easier before.
Oval-shaped Face: If you have an oval-shaped face, congratulations, you are lucky since every glass makes you look stunning. However, you can handpick aviator glasses and cat eyeglasses, thus turning heads.
Rectangle-shaped Face: Explore our oversized glasses, cat-eye glasses and aviators without having any second thoughts. The collection will make you drool.
Diamond-shaped Face: You can add round glasses and square frames to the cart- these beauties are crafted to make you stand out.
Heart-shaped Face: Don square glasses, aviator glasses and round glasses- other’s hearts are bound to skip a beat.
If you are wondering how to measure your face shape, we have a comprehensive face shape guide for you.
To make the best choice, it is always recommended to order our glasses home trial. We send 4 frames, 3 lenses and 1 blue UV light right at your doorstep. You can experiment with the frames for 7 days at a stretch and invest in the one that blows your mind. Shipping is free both ways.
Determine the Right Tint
Last but not least, you need to determine the tint that you are looking for (they are optional, of course):
Pink: Grab your glasses with pink tints and say ‘nay’ to unwanted glare. If you deal with light sensitivity, this tint option will act as a pure boon.
Red: Red tints boost your skiing and racing experience. Delay no more, take a step toward fearless fashion.
Green: Glasses with green tints are best for sports like baseball, tennis and golf. Pump up the sportsperson in you and gear up already.
Yellow: With yellow tints, you can now drive your car in fog and make the most out of it during nighttime adventures.
Purple: Purple tints are solely responsible for improving your outdoor events. We have the ever-stylish pieces in store, just for you.
Blue: Blue tints and water sports go hand-in-hand. Incorporate these pairs in your existing glasses collection now.
Grey: Have a keen interest in running, driving, cycling and golf? Fret not- get your hands on glasses with grey tint and seize the day with ease.
Orange: Orange tints enhance depth perception and contrast seamlessly. Make sure to carry them in hazy, overcast and foggy conditions.
Brown: Brown tints are suitable for a lot of activities such as fishing, baseball, golf, hunting, cycling and water sports.
For more details on the tints, you can read our blog ‘Best Lens Colour for Sunglasses.’
These handful of factors are enough to guide you through the buying process. The autumn months are almost here- when are you planning to shop with us?
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