How to Buy Eyeglasses Online

How To Buy Eyeglasses Online Get an updated eye exam! It does no good to buy new glasses if your prescription information has changed since your last visit. Have your doctor measure your Pupillary Distance (PD). This measurement, the distance between your pupils, is generally recorded in millimeters (mm). Eye doctors will take this measurement but they will not share it unless you ask. Ask for your PD measurement and write it down! After an updated eye exam, follow these steps to find the right eyeglass fit for you! Step 1 Find Your Shape First, take a headshot of yourself. Then, draw a dot on each side of your forehead, on each cheek bone close to your eyes and on each side of your jaw at mouth-level. This will help you determine your shape. 6 Common Shapes Round Oval Square - Your face is the same width and length. - Widest at the cheeks. - Your face tapers towards the chin. - Your forehead, cheekbones and - Wider forehead jawline are almost the same width. - An ideal face shape - Jawline is the prominent feature Oblong Triangle Diamond - Your face is rectangular. - Longer than it is wide. - Wider forehead that tapers to the chin. - Narrow forehead, wider at the - Chin tends to be pointed temples and arrow chin. Step 2 Choose Your Style Face Shape Recommended Frame Styles Butterfly Geometric Narrow Geometric Tall Round Butterfly Geometric Narrow Geometric Tall Oval Rounded Circular Square Oval Narrow Aviator Oval Tall Circular Oblong Butterfly Rounded Cat Eye Triangle Top-Heavy Narrow Top-Heavy Tall Cat Eye Diamond Step 3 Choose Your Lens Standard Plastic Lenses CR-39 plastic lenses are half the weight of glass lenses, have better ultraviolet (UV) light protection, are less prone to shattering, and can be tinted more easily. Standard Thickness Basic Lenses (Most Common) Polycarbonate Lenses 10 times more impact-resistant than glass or regular plastic lenses, making them the preferred choice for safety glasses and eyewear for children and adults who desire lightweight, protective lenses. Thinner Lighter Impact Resistant (Active Lifestyles & Children) High-Index Lenses Today's high index plastic lenses sold in the United States range in refractive index from 1.54 to 1.74. One of the most popular high index lens materials has a refractive index of 1.67. Lenses of this material are about 50% thinner than lenses made of standard CR-39 plastic. Thinnest Lightest Most Comfortable (Au Prescription Ranges) facebook.com/eyetique twitter.com/eyetiquepgh eyetique. You Tube youtube.com/eyetiqueofficial www.eyetique.com P pinterest.com/eyetiquepgh yelp.com/biz/eyetique-pittsburgh