The Process of Getting Glasses From Start to Finish

If you have trouble seeing clearly, you might need glasses. Glasses can improve your vision and make your life easier. But how do you get glasses? What are the steps involved? Here is a look at how to get glasses from start to finish.

Visit an Eye Doctor

Start by visiting an eye doctor for an eye exam. This simple and painless test measures your vision and checks your eyes for any problems. The eye doctor can tell you if you need glasses and what prescription you need. You can ask your friends or family or search online for an eye doctor near you. 

Get an eye exam at least every two years or more often if your vision changes or you have any eye symptoms. This can protect your eyes from glaucoma, cataracts, or macular degeneration.

Choose Your Frames

Frames hold the lenses and fit on your face. They have different styles, shapes, colors, and materials. You can try on different frames at the eye doctor’s office or an optical store. You can also order frames online and get them delivered to your home. Pick frames that suit your face shape, personality, and budget. Here are some tips to help you:

 

• Angular or rectangular frames add contrast and definition to round faces

• Oval or round frames soften the angles and balance the proportions of square faces

• Frames wider at the bottom than at the top, like aviators or cat-eye styles, suit heart-shaped faces

• Almost any frame shape works for oval faces, as long as they are not too large or too small
  
   

It would help if you also considered the frame color. You can match your skin tone, hair color, or eye color. You can also contrast your features or express your mood. For example, black frames look classic and elegant, while red frames look bold and confident.

 

Get Your Lenses

Next, get your lenses. Lenses correct your vision and have different types and features. You can choose single-vision, bifocal, multifocal, or progressive lenses. You can also select antireflective, scratch-resistant, or UV-protection coatings. Get your lenses from the same or a different provider as your frames. Compare prices and quality. Make sure your lenses match your prescription and fit your frames.

 

Adjust Your Glasses

The final step is to adjust your glasses. Adjusting means making sure they fit comfortably and securely on your face. You can adjust your glasses by bending the temples, the nose pads, or the bridge. You can adjust them yourself or ask a professional to do it. Adjust regularly to prevent them from slipping or hurting you.

Enjoy Your New Glasses

Congratulations! You are through with the process of getting glasses. Now you can enjoy your new eyeglasses and see better. Keep your eyeglasses in good shape by cleaning them often, keeping them in a case, and protecting them from scratches or damage. Contact your eye doctor or optician if you need any help or advice about your glasses.

Conclusion

Getting glasses is easy if you follow these steps. Glasses can help you see better and improve your quality of life. So, do not wait any longer and get yourself a pair of glasses today.

For more vision care tips, visit the Optical Centre at our Longmont, Colorado office. Call (303) 772-6650 to schedule an appointment today.