Posts Tagged ‘prescription eyeglasses’

Eyeglasses Specials should be Your First Choice

January 31st, 2011

Because of my poor vision condition, I have to go to optical stores for glasses regularly. Every time I go to optical stores, I always have trouble in deciding which pair that I should select. For the good quality and fashion one are usually very expensive, but the cheap ones are often with ugly appearance. But at most time, I have to compromise to the reality and give up the stylish but expensive one and select another cheaper one instead although I am reluctant to do so.

Nowadays, with the diversification of the purchasing channel, we can get eyeglasses from local optical stores and online stores. Sometimes they provide eyeglasses specials as well. If you have online shopping experience, you may have known the benefits of it. They are much cheaper and more convenient for the buyers. Perhaps that’s the reason why purchasing eyeglasses online is becoming more and more popularity.

Perhaps, you are willing to get a pair of quality, fashionable eyeglasses to get a better look or have a change in daily image. But you are troubled by their high prices. There are many websites that sell quality but cheap glasses. The eyeglasses specials are very valuable in saving your money. If you want to get wonderful and stylish eyeglasses, you needn’t compromise your pocket now! Every penny saved is every penny earned. Your money will cost effectively to the greatest degree.

Certainly the eyeglasses specials don’t mean the quality and style are inferior to other expensive ones. They are with high quality and fashion designs. A number of colors and styles are available in optical market. They are rather hot among the eyeglasses wearers. It is really a great deal for the wearers. They are special prepared for you! You can also find your own pair!

Come to Visit Online Optical Stores, and Enjoy a Big Surprise

January 28th, 2011

There is a large group of people, whose power of prescription eyeglasses increases fast, and they must change another new pair of glasses so as to get clear visions. Unfortunately, I am just one of them and I have to change my glasses frequently. However, I am feeling lucky to find the place to buy glasses- eyeglass stores online. Come to visit these stores, and I always enjoy a big surprise.

Now, all the people are preoccupied with the festival atmosphere. And there are discounts at each store, and online optical stores are no exception. Each of them has brought benefits to the customers whether sales promotion or low priced eyewear. Many friends around me have made full use of the opportunities to buy them needed eyeglasses.

In fact, I begin to buy glasses online under the influence of them. As I always complain about my glasses to them, I am told to have a try at the online stores. As far as they are concerned, eye glasses there are much cheaper and quality is also OK. I am glad to hear the good news. And it is the first time for me to buy glasses online. I look forward to getting my suitable glasses.

With the help of my friends, I come to visit her regular store. When I first see so many stylish glasses, I am dazed by the widest offers. But she tells me to stop all this fuss and they are just tip of the iceberg. There are so many stores for me to choose, and the types are also numerous. I can’t believe my eyes. I want to purchase prescription eyeglasses, so I focus on the various prescription glasses.

I have no experience about buying them online. According to my friends, both function and fashion should be considered about when picking out eyewear, such as face shape, personality, skin tone and prescription. At last, it takes me much time to get my favorite one. About five days later, I get my ordered glasses. To my delight, they fit me well. Online optical stores give me a big surprise. Really.

Eyeglasses Color is an Essential Point in Selecting

January 25th, 2011

Nowadays with the rapid development of advanced information technology, more and more people are accessible to the related products such as computers for playing games or studying. Especially for those game fans, they spend all days in front of computers in playing games or chatting with friends even at dinner time.

As a result, long period for staring at the screen without breaks, the vision condition becomes worse and worse. They have to get help from eyeglasses. Currently, it is not strange to see students wearing glasses in primary schools. The groups of wearing eye wears are younger and younger. Eyeglasses are commonly and widely used in everyday life. Therefore, choosing eyeglasses is requisite for the wearers.

Eyeglasses color is an important issue in selecting. It depends on many other factors including the skin tone, color or eyeballs and hair color etc. certainly, the color largely refers to the color of the frames. It illustrates the wear’s personality and character. A good pair of frames is harmonious with these factors above. Otherwise, even the frame itself look very nice, they are not suitable for you. It is eventually an unsuccessful deal.

The complexion of the wearer is the prime element in determining eyeglasses color. Only principle of choosing is that your eyeglasses frame color should be coordinate with your face. All complexions fall into one of two color bases — blue (cool) or yellow (warm). It is sensible to choose similar color of your skin tone. Or there will be a completely contrast between them. It is the same with eyeball colors.

As for hair colors, they have a great influence on eyeglasses color choosing as well. Is your hair short or long, straight or curly? Is your hair blonde, black or brown? When you choose eyeglasses, you should take these points into consideration. Otherwise, they will ruin the image you want to get.

Does Your Eyeglasses Shape Match with Your Face Shape?

January 23rd, 2011

We always hear this sentence, “The most suitable one is the best one.” It seems that this is an omnipotent sentence for it can be used in many occasions. Certainly, we can apply it in eyeglasses wearing. A suitable pair of eyeglasses can enhance your personal image and increase your confidence. Otherwise, it will ruin your good impression on others. From this point, we can see it is vital to procure suitable eyeglasses.

As for the suitability of the eyeglasses, the key point is that whether eyeglasses frames are suitable for your face shape and your personality. When you choose your frames, you should take this point first for they will influence the wearing effect. If you want achieve a great positive look with the eyeglasses, the eyeglasses shape is closely related to your face shape. Only they are harmonious, then you can see you get a good pair of eyewear.

Generally speaking, there are four major face shapes, namely, round, oval, square and triangular. Knowing your face shape will have a direct effect on eyeglasses choosing. Different shaped faces are suitable for different eyeglasses. That’s why the eyeglasses themselves are very nice, but the wearers cannot get a funky look. The problem lies on that they are not suitable for the face shape. The only solution is to throw this kind of eyeglasses away, no matter how attractive they are!

If you have a round face, it is better to try angular narrow eyeglass frames to lengthen the face in order to make your face appear longer and thinner. Round frames shouldn’t be chosen for they make your face look more round and fatter. Oval faces are suitable to the frames that are in moderate size. As for the square ones, frames that have more width than depth, and narrow ovals are perfect options. The triangular faces look best in frames that are wider or squarer at the bottom. If you don’t know what kind of eyeglasses shape suits your best, the easiest way is to have a try. May you select one perfect pair of eyeglasses!

Different Eyeglasses Coatings for Different Purposes

January 21st, 2011

When we go to optical stores to get eyeglasses, we know there are various kinds of options. Different types are for different purposes. As for the lens coating only, there are several kinds available. The most common styles are anti-reflective coating, scratch-resistant coating. The eyeglasses provide special functions to the eyeglasses. Usually they are supplied in many eyeglasses.

With these eyeglasses coating, they can improve the lens function and appearance. When you are selecting buying eyeglasses, you should take this factor into account. Anti-reflecting coating are used to improve vision condition, protect eyes and enhance the glasses look. They put coating from the back of the lenses to prevent sunlight going through the back to the eyes.

Scratch-resistant coatings are much harder for they are more resistant to scratching. With these coating, your glasses will be protected very well. If your glasses drop from the table on the floor or clean them with a paper towel, they will not be scratched. There are various kinds of eyeglasses lenses materials including high-index lenses and polycarbonate and traditional plastic ones. Most of them have scratch-resistant coating.

There are some other kinds of coatings as well, for example, full mirror coating, flash mirror coating and hard coating. The full mirror coating is made like this. After treatment at the back of the sunglasses, coat a layer of colorful reflective coating to achieve the effect like a mirror. They can reflect sunlight and protect eyes. They are quite suitable for driving. Comparing with the full mirror coating, the flash mirror is much less reflective. As for the hard coating, they are to harden the glasses lenses to minimize the possibility of being scratched.

In all, all the eyeglasses coating are used for different purposes. The buyers can select according to personal uses. If it is necessary, you can get suggestions from professional opticians.

Some Suggestions on Choosing a Pair of Good Eyeglasses

January 19th, 2011

There are many people wearing eyeglasses. For many eyeglasses wearers, they are visual aids and also create the image of mature, responsible and reliable. They are as more important as other items like a high-grade gold pen, a good pair of shoes in improve the personal images. So it is essential to choose a pair of good eyeglasses. If you get them successful, you can large enhance your personality and be more confident. Otherwise, you will be in another condition.

A pair of good eyeglasses frames is of great importance. They should be light and beautiful. There are various kinds of eyeglasses available in optical market which makes you dazzled. They are in different materials, styles and colors. There at least are more than hundreds of options. What kind of material you want to have, metal, plastic or mixed ones? What colors do you like, black, coffee, red or some others? As for the frame types, there are full frame, semi-rimless and rimless eyeglasses. You can choose them according to your personal demands and preference.

Then what’s the shape of your glasses? Do they match with your face shape? If you want to get praise from others, the eyeglasses themselves are very important. Besides, they should be suitable for you. The shape should be harmonious with your face shape, the material and color of your glasses, your complexion, the clothes color and some other things.

When it comes to the lenses, there are many factors that should be taken into consideration. They include the color, shape, luminousness, thickness, weight, hardness and some other special functions. In many occasions, the eyeglasses colors are colorless and transparent. The shape is determined with the frame shape. The thickness is closely related to the diopter and reflective degree.

With above suggestions on choosing eyeglasses, I strongly believe it is easy to find a pair of good eyeglasses that suit you best.

Aesthetic Elements of White-collar Appearance— Glasses

December 22nd, 2010

A wide range of eyeglasses in the current market will always make us feel dazzled. Sometimes, we also would like to equip us with a pair of stylish glasses. It will be a good choice if you are a white-collar because some well-designed glasses will add aesthetic elements to your appearance. What’s more, you are suggested to pick out glasses carefully and there are several points that need noticing.

To begin with, it is important to select beautiful glasses frames with light weight. There are more than one hundred kinds of eyeglasses. And they are made of different materials, shapes and colors. You should determine what kind of materials you want to get whether metal, plastic or others. As eyeglasses frames that made of alloy materials have the feature of being light, tough, strong and corrosion-resistant, they are favored by many people. Now, the colors of black, coffee, light brown and translucent white are very popular.

Moreover, you should notice that the shape of frames match your face shape. Some people say that wearing glasses should make others look good. In addition your glasses, you should keep harmony with your skin tone, make-up color, clothing color and facial features. For office ladies, they certainly dress well and hope to create a perfect overall image.

Each pair of well-designed brand names may look good. And the key is to match your facial features better, and they create your facial beauty. As a white-collar, they may look intelligent and elegant, high-qualified glasses with unique designs will make them enjoy more aesthetic elements.

How to understand your prescription eyeglasses?

February 3rd, 2010

A pair of prescription eyeglasses is one that is custom made by an optician based on the written prescription by an eye doctor or optometrist. Prescription eyeglasses mainly functions as a corrective instrument to make the wearer see clearer. Prescription eyeglasses cure the blurred vision caused by the myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism and presbyopia.

Prescription eyeglasses must be made in compliance with the written prescription from eye doctors. Most of the eyeglasses prescriptions in the world are not uniform in forms, but the major contents are the same. A wearable prescription eyeglasses needs some basic numbers to follow, here is an example of eyeglasses prescription:

O.D.    -4.00(SPH)    -0.5(CYL)    105(Axis)

O.S.    -3.50(SPH)    -1.00(CYL)    140(Axis)

ADD: O.D.    +2.00

O.S.     +2.00

O.D.: Latin abbreviation for “Right Eye”

O.S.: Latin abbreviation for “Left Eye”

SHP: Abbreviation for Spherical, means the degree of myopia, hyperopia or presbyopia.

CYL: CYL refers to “Cylinder”, means the degree of astigmatism.

Axis: Axis is a number from 0 to 180 meaning the orientation of astigmatism.

ADD: ADD means the additional refractive power. For single vision prescription eyeglasses, it represents a single vision lens prescription to improve the near vision; for bifocal prescription eyeglasses this means the degrees for the reading portion.

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