Professional advice on the selection of glasses for vision. How to choose eyeglass frames

It would seem that everything is simple, but in fact, choosing good glasses is quite a difficult task. What you need to know when buying glasses?

First steps

Before ordering glasses, you should check your eyesight with an ophthalmologist and get one, two or three prescriptions depending on the disease, occupation (driver, computer operator, dentist, accountant, etc.) or the purpose of wearing glasses . The same person, depending on the above indicators, may have different center-to-center distances and, accordingly, diopters.

It is unacceptable to order glasses only based on the results of a computer examination without additional consultation with a doctor. It is also extremely harmful for the eyes to constantly wear ready-made glasses bought in a random place - temporary counters, in transitions and the subway, in the markets. When buying such glasses, attention is paid only to the appearance of the frame, the quality of the optics is not even discussed.

The price of a mistake

What happens if the “wrong” glasses are bought, where the optical parameters (diopters and center distance) are not met, or the spectacle lenses are made of poor quality material? The process of addiction begins, in which the body tries to compensate for optical distortions (aberrations) at the cost of eye fatigue, headaches and further deterioration of vision.

Spectacle lenses

It is spectacle lenses that compensate for those refractive errors that are the cause of your poor vision. Therefore, choosing glasses, you first need to choose the right lenses. So, what you need to know when choosing spectacle lenses:

Optical indicators (center-to-center distance, diopters)- this data should be given to you by an eyeglass specialist after a complete examination of your vision. Of course, glasses should be ordered only in specialized departments of pharmacies or opticians, where there is confidence that these indicators will be exactly observed.

Refractive index (index) of a spectacle lens- the most important indicator of the class of spectacle lenses. The general rule is that the higher the index, the smaller the thickness and curvature of the lens, giving the same diopters. And the stronger lenses you require, the more noticeable the difference. In practice, this means that lenses with a high index will be lighter, they will less distort your eyes and face, and it will be easier to fit thin and stylish frames to them. For modern lenses, the index fluctuates - for optical glass within 1.5 - 1.9, and for optical plastic - within 1.5 - 1.7. Lenses with an index close to 1.5 are considered low index, and those with an index greater than 1.6 are considered high index.

Spectacle lens material– currently the choice lies between glass and plastic. Definitely, the advantage cannot be given to either lens. Plastic, as a material, is much softer than glass and more vulnerable to damage. But all of today's high-quality plastic lenses come with a hardening coating that makes them as scratch-resistant as glass lenses.

Benefits of plastic lenses- this is lightness - the specific gravity of optical plastic is half that of glass, and therefore your glasses with plastic lenses will be much lighter. Less traumatic than glass ones, since plastic is more resistant to splitting and its fragments are less dangerous - therefore they are recommended for children, the elderly and drivers. Plastic provides great opportunities for processing, in particular for coloring lenses.

Benefits of glass lenses- In general, the refractive index (index) of glass lenses is higher than plastic ones. In addition, the strength (except impact) of glass is higher than that of plastic. This means that high-quality glass lenses, at equal diopters, can be thinner and flatter than plastic ones.

Anti-reflex coating is a special technology that significantly improves the optical properties of a spectacle lens. Anti-reflex increases lens transparency by 8-10%. Due to the greater transparency and the absence of visual interference, anti-reflex lenses are more comfortable for the eyes and cause less fatigue during visual stress. At night, anti-reflex lenses allow you to see better while driving.

Thus, the choice of glasses should begin with the choice of spectacle lenses, especially if correction of a high degree of myopia or hyperopia is required.

frame

Spectacle frames should adequately “frame” your high-quality spectacle lenses. What you need to know when choosing a frame for glasses:

Frames can cause allergic reactions. When choosing a frame, you should pay attention to the predisposition to allergies. Cheap metal frames of unknown origin can cause severe allergic reactions and irritation on the skin of the face.

The frame must be comfortable- when choosing a frame, you need to pay special attention to such details as the mobility of the nose pads - hard nose pads often put pressure on the bridge of the nose and cause rapid fatigue. It is advisable to choose a frame with soft and movable (silicone) nose pads. The size of the temples must strictly correspond to the distance from the frame to the bulge behind the auricle. The temples should not put pressure on the temples and the area behind the ear. With a large face, it is desirable to select a frame with a springy hinge. The frame should be comfortable and not cause fatigue even with prolonged use.

The frame should be to your liking. The right frame is essential in creating the image and style of a person.

Glasses in a fashionable frame are also available with lenses without diopters - such an accessory adds to the image of solidity and has a positive effect on the business image. There are several recommendations on how to choose the right glasses: first of all, you need to consider the shape of your face, and the clothes with which the glasses should be combined.

Points can not be called a "trifle". They are the only important accessory that is in the most visible place and in a certain sense is an "extension" of your face.

So which glasses to choose to match your image?

What kind of glasses to choose

Glasses are able to influence your appearance - to emphasize the advantages or disadvantages, depending on how well the frame is chosen. Incorrectly matched in color and shape, they can “steal” some part of your charm from you. When deciding how to choose the shape of glasses, do not flatter yourself with the hope that small, faded or colorless frames are invisible - glasses are always visible, first of all, glasses must be of high quality, because eye health depends on them.

It is better to have at least three pairs of glasses: strict for work, elegant for the evening and comfortable for everyday life. Since glasses are worn all the time, choosing an attractive shape is of paramount importance. Any glasses should match the overall style, eye color, hair color and skin tone, but the most important thing when choosing their shape is the oval of the face.

Before you choose the right shape of glasses, take into account the outlines of your cheekbones, the pattern of your eyebrows. The frame should either be in harmony or contrast with the shape of the face. The wider the face, the more massive the frame is selected. If you have a rectangular face, then it is better to wear glasses with a heavy frame.

Light frames are more suitable for narrow faces. An extended frame visually makes a narrow and elongated face wider. Frames with a wide bridge visually reduce the long nose, and with a wide and transparent lengthen the short nose.

What is the best eyeglass frame

When deciding how to choose a frame for glasses, strive to ensure that its upper part coincides with the line of the eyebrows as much as possible. Such glasses are the most "healthy" from a medical point of view. In addition, make sure that they fit snugly on the bridge of your nose and do not slide down, otherwise you will distract the interlocutor's attention by constantly correcting them.

There is an inexhaustible choice of frames - from almost invisible to catchy and massive. Which eyeglass frame is better is dictated by modern fashion, but no matter what supporters of avant-garde design invent, classic, proven over the years forms and precious metals are always the right choice. They go to everyone without exception. Glasses with a thin metal frame or without it at all disturb the recognition of the face the least of all, remaining in the classical framework. Heavy plastic or horn frames are more traditional, but they can make you look older than you are.

Wear glasses only when necessary. If you're using them read-only, it's natural to remove them immediately afterwards. Giving solidity, glasses still deprive some of the attractiveness and femininity.

Glasses in our time have ceased to be an attribute only for those who have vision problems. Those who want to look fashionable and stylish, regardless of visual acuity, are also thinking about how to choose a frame for glasses. After all, you can buy glasses in a fashionable frame with lenses without diopters - this will add style and efficiency to your look. So what are the most fashionable glasses in the 2019 season, and which eyeglass frames to choose for this or that image?

Every few years, a famous woman becomes even more of a style statement thanks to her eyewear choices.

Style connoisseurs witnessed this phenomenon in the 1950s, when Grace Kelly, wearing cat-eye glasses, accompanied by paparazzi camera flashes, made her way from the backdrop of Hollywood to the reclusive life of the princess of Monaco.

The oversized dark frames of Chanel glasses worn by Jacqueline Kennedy-Onassis became a symbol of a generation of women who copied this look in the 1960s, and even those who do it today.

And how can you forget Madonna's Ray-Ban Wayfarer glasses, which brought back that distinctive Eastvillegian pop-soft-punk style that reigned on MTV in the 80s?

Whether they're meant to cover up a lack of makeup or to act as a theatrical curtain that reveals your radiant eyeshadow and perfectly defined brows, envy-inducing glasses add to the mystique of an artfully evocative look, further accentuating it.

What glasses are fashionable and how to choose them

Recently, glasses have become a must-have accessory and have almost eliminated the need for elaborate clothing and jewelry. Before choosing the right frame for glasses, think about what outfit you will wear them with.

A woman opting for a minimalist style consisting of a simple, light-colored solid shirt paired with black trousers and matching flats can instantly complete her look with a pair of tortoise-shell glasses and bright lipstick. No belt, no scarf, no hair clip, no bracelet, no iconic bag is needed - especially if the glasses are of the highest quality.

The most stylish women have several pairs of glasses in stock - for any mood.

Large and dark ones are suitable for events that require a bright and noticeable appearance.

Small rectangular frames with only slightly tinted lenses in classic pink will be appropriate for lunch or a meeting with friends who pay special attention to stylish details.

Buy one quality pair of glasses first. Force yourself to ignore the cheap glasses that are sold in the nearest pharmacy next to toothpaste, hand cream and vitamin C. And also the questionable ones that are sold right on the street and were probably recently stolen. Find an hour or two of free time, take an honest friend with you and visit a store that sells the most famous brands.

Pay attention to glasses, trying on which you will want to wear something special to match them. They will most likely look great with a T-shirt and jeans. If you are ready, buy them immediately or save by looking for a similar model of a cheaper brand.

Rules, how and what to choose a frame for glasses

Remember eight simple rules on how to choose eyeglass frames to look irresistible.

1. Take some accessory to pull your hair up or back.

2. Wear a neutral-colored top that is not oversized. Something like a simple white or black t-shirt, sitting on the figure so that all attention can be concentrated on the frame.

3. Makeup on this day should be light and natural. There's nothing attractive about any frame over the bare face you wake up with—unless you're sixteen and that's the face you honestly show the world every day.

4. When trying on frames, look in a full-length mirror to see how the glasses go with your entire look, not just from head to chin. Glasses are also an accessory. How to choose the shape of the eyeglass frame and its color will depend on the choice of all your other accessories, from head to toe.

5. Take risks! Frames of bright colors enliven a pale face.

6. Dark frames with a subtle tint add style to quite a traditional work environment.

7. Tortoiseshell and mottled frames make the face softer.

8. Thick colored plastic frames are acceptable even for the most conservative ladies.

The sequence of actions when choosing glasses

Glasses are a design that includes a frame and. It is the latter that are the most significant component of glasses, thanks to which you can not only see certain objects better, but also slightly correct your vision.

If you need to purchase glasses, you need to follow certain algorithm of logical actions that will help you in choosing:

The first step is to visit a specialist who specializes in vision problems - an ophthalmologist. The doctor will conduct an examination, on the basis of which he will write you recommendations for choosing glasses. This information will include the number of diopters and other information.
The second step is to visit a specialized store selling glasses and lenses. It is necessary to give the prescription written by the doctor to the seller. By the way, not random people work in such stores, but highly qualified specialists. The assortment of the store has a number of different lenses that have certain properties (anti-reflective, for driving a vehicle, etc.).

Video - How to choose the right glasses and lenses

The specifics of choosing lenses for glasses

As for lenses, you need to pay attention to some important points:

According to experts, lenses for glasses are divided into plastic and glass. Naturally, each type has its pros and cons.

Advantages of glass lenses:

Increased strength of glass as a material for the manufacture of spectacle lenses.
Glass lenses do not lose their properties for a sufficiently long period, i.e. they do not fade and protect the eyes from exposure to sunlight.
Possibility of applying various coatings to glass lenses.

Disadvantages of glass lenses:

The specificity of the glass structure does not allow making lenses from this material that help patients with astigmatism.
Glass counterparts are quite weighty, which is reflected in the traces left by the frame on the human face (when worn for a long time).
If there is a photochromic coating on glass lenses, then moving from a brightly lit room to a darker room may be accompanied by a temporary loss in space.

The benefits of plastic lenses include:

Due to the nature of the material, plastic lenses are very light weight.
Plastic lenses cannot be broken in such a way that their components could cause injury to a person.
It is possible to produce various colors of plastic lenses.
Patients with astigmatism are prescribed to wear plastic lenses.

Disadvantages of plastic lenses:

Plastic lenses are most obviously exposed to various aggressive environments. In other words, the lens can be deformed or scratched if you put the glasses in your pocket along with the keys, for example.
Such lenses are more susceptible to fogging than glass ones.
The high static charge of plastic lenses can lead to undesirable dust attraction.
When exposed to freezing temperatures, these lenses may break.

Contact lenses are a convenient alternative to glasses

Lenses vary in how long they are worn. For example, one-day lenses from Bausch + Lomb Biotrue® ONEday (Biotra one-day) are popular. They are made of HyperGel material (HyperGel), which is similar to the structures of the eye and tear, contains a large amount of moisture - 78% and provides comfort even after 16 hours of continuous wear. This is the best option for dryness or discomfort from wearing other lenses. These lenses do not need to be looked after, a new pair is put on every day.

There are also scheduled replacement lenses - silicone hydrogel Bausch + Lomb ULTRA, using MoistureSeal® technology (MoyschSil). They combine high moisture content, good oxygen permeability and softness. Thanks to this, the lenses are not felt when worn, do not damage the eyes. Such lenses need care using special solutions - for example, ReNu MultiPlus (Renu MultiPlus), which moisturizes and cleans soft lenses, destroying viruses, bacteria and fungi, is used to store lenses. For sensitive eyes, the ReNu MPS solution (Renu MPS) with a reduced concentration of active ingredients is optimal. Despite the softness of the formula, the solution effectively removes deep and surface dirt. For long-term moisturizing of lenses, solutions with hyaluronic acid, a natural moisturizing component, have been developed. For example, the Biotrue universal solution (Biotru), which, in addition to removing contaminants, bacteria and fungi, provides 20-hour moistening of the lenses due to the presence of a hyaluronan polymer in the product.

The choice of glasses depending on the shape of the face

Glasses are not only an aid to help a person see the world around him better. Do not forget that they are part of the human image, giving it a special look. Therefore, it is extremely important, given the structure of the face of a certain person.

Conventionally, the human face is divided into several types:

№	face type	Spectacle frame type
1	Square type face	Choose a frame, in this case, should be more oval and rounded
2	round type face	Owners of a similar structure of the face are perfect strict glasses with a square frame. At the same time, the color of the frame itself must be saturated so that it is clearly visible on the human face.
3	Oval type face	All types of frames are suitable for this category of the human face. However, there is one caveat - glasses should not be very large and bulky.
4	Heart-shaped face	Also a fairly versatile type of human face, which will suit all types of glasses. The only recommendation would be to choose glasses where there are no unnecessary decorative elements.
5	Elongated face	For this type of face, all types of glasses with large glasses and frames are suitable. It is undesirable to purchase too small and narrow options

Conclusion

Wearing glasses is not at all a shameful act. This stereotype has been embedded in many since childhood, when children wearing glasses were teased at school or in the yard.

The realities of the modern world make completely different demands on many things, thanks to which many begin to re-aware many things, gradually moving away from past stereotypes. Wearing glasses also belongs to this rethinking. Moreover, a properly selected spectacle frame can significantly transform the human face, giving it a special charm and image. Even looking at modern celebrities, you can see that many of them quite calmly wear glasses, without which it is no longer possible to imagine them. The main thing in this matter, in choosing the right glasses, is to follow certain recommendations, thanks to which you can choose a decent option.

Optics salon "Stillochki" offers its customers pick up glasses online. This is a very convenient service for choosing an accessory. You don't have to leave your home to find the perfect frame shape and size for your face shape. With the development of the Internet, it has become very easy to be fashionable!

Fitting room for glasses in the salon "Stillochki"

Using our online service, choosing glasses online is very easy. You need to upload your photo. The program allows you to try on different models. As a result, you will get a visual representation of how this or that accessory looks on you. Thanks to this service, you can easily choose the size of the frame and the color of the lenses. The resulting image creates the illusion of a reflection in a mirror. You can compare several images, ask friends for advice and find the best option for yourself.

You will feel like a real fitting. In just a few minutes, you can put on a variety of accessories, among which you will find the perfect model for yourself. Moreover, the service is completely free.

The virtual glasses fitting room provides you with the following options:

Find the ideal shape and color of the frame for yourself, on the basis of which you can make the final choice
Calculate the correct accessory size
Look at yourself from the side in different models of optics
Find a new look

We offer to pick up glasses online for free and quickly

The program is very convenient and easy to use. Even a child can deal with it. The service is so interesting that you can spend a lot of time choosing optics.

If you have any difficulties or questions when choosing an accessory, please contact our consultants for help. They will help you choose glasses online, taking into account your style, face shape and the slightest wishes.

By choosing an accessory through the virtual program, you can buy it from us. If a suitable model is not in the catalog, in "Stillochki" you can make custom-made optics. You will have an exclusive thing that will become a bright stylish detail of your unique image.