Picking the Perfect Pair of Glasses

Most people wear eyeglasses to address their less-than-perfect vision. This shouldn't come as a surprise — about 75 percent of adults in the United States need some vision correction. If you're among those who struggle with nearsightedness or other vision issues, you know how wearing eyeglasses can significantly improve your quality of life. For others, glasses are a great way to make a fashion statement.


Whether you require spectacles for your vision needs or only want them to enhance your look on your job interview, here are some tips to guide you in picking the perfect pair:

 

Find the Right Lenses for Your Prescription

As you know, vision changes over time. Not every change in your vision, though, is abnormal. Sometimes you just need better lighting to see more clearly. In cases where vision changes seem anomalous, eyeglasses may be necessary. When this happens, you need to visit your eye doctor immediately.


This way, you can undergo a comprehensive eye examination and determine whether you'd benefit from wearing glasses or not. Even if you're not experiencing any symptoms, getting regular eye exams with pupil dilation is highly recommended. This is the only way you can keep tabs on your eye and vision health. 

Match Your Eyeglass Frames to Your Face Shape

Once you've determined your lens prescription, choose frames that would look attractive on you. To do this, consider your face shape when selecting eyeglass frames. If you have a square face shape, you can create more balance with frames that come in narrow styles. They provide more width than depth, softening your angles and making your square face seem longer. If you have a round face shape, it's best to wear glasses with narrow angular frames.


Wide rectangular ones are also an excellent choice. Either can help make your round face look thinner and longer. The rule of thumb is to pick a pair of eyeglasses that contrast the shape of your face.

 

Select Glasses That Suit Your Personality and Lifestyle

Do you lead an active lifestyle? It's best to opt for sports eyewear, which usually has many add-on features. These include ultraviolet light protection, sweat resistance, scratch resistance, and other special coatings or finishes. They provide not only the best comfort and performance but also the much-needed safety during activities. If your job requires you to deal with business clients, experts highly recommend that you stick with conservative frame shapes, styles, and colors.


The right pair will help instill trust, confidence, and professionalism. If you want to flaunt your creative, fashionista side, you can try modern shapes and frames, which are often thick and large. If you want to become more eye-catching, you may be interested in multi-colored laminates. Another popular choice is going with retro or vintage frames and styles. 

Other factors you may also want to consider when picking the perfect pair of glasses are your skin tone, hair color, and eye color. 

Are you looking to update your prescription? Maybe you have 20/20 vision or better and merely think of getting new specs for your upcoming job interview. At Blue Hills Eye Associates, we can help you find the best pair of glasses to bring the best in you. Call our office today in Braintree, Massachusetts at (781) 794-2200 to make an appointment.