Face Shape Guide For Sunglasses

Face shapes play a pivotal role in how you look wearing your sunglasses. There are literally thousands of sunglasses on GKB Opticals and with so many designs from the different brands, it’s hard to choose your favorite. If you’re looking out for sunglasses, here’s the perfect guide for you to pick up your sunglasses according to your face shape. But firstly, here re the most dominant face shapes: Oval, Round, Heart, Square, Triangle and Diamond.

Sunglasses for the Oval Face Shapes:

Oval face shape Is really versatile and most sunglasses look lovely on their face. If you have an oval face shape, you’re lucky to be able to flaunt any type of sunglass style. Choose from aviators, wayfarers, wraparounds, square, oversized, cat eyes, clubmasters and many more.

Sunglasses for the Round Face Shapes:

A very common face shape, round faces look great with angular designs of sunglasses. The aim here is to reduce the amount of fullness and create lines and angles on the face. Cat eye sunglasses and oversized angular sunglasses shapes go well with this face shape. Avoid wearing round sunglasses as all costs.

Sunglasses for the Heart face shapes:

The main distinctive character of a Heart face shape is a wider temple area and a thinner and narrower chin area. This makes it essential to choose a sunglass design that has less amounts of angles like round sunglasses, oversized ones or Cat eyes with soft angular designs.

Sunglasses for the Square face shapes:

Those who have square face shapes have the same width at their temple region as well as jaw, making them look kind of square and angular. The best way to make square face shapes look less square is to add sunglasses like oversized, wayfarer or cat eye sunglasses to soften the look.

Sunglasses for the Triangle face shapes:

For the triangular face shape which has a pointed narrow chin and wide temple, browline sunglasses have been considered the best , since they create an illusion of a shorter face with the sunglasses temple section forming a straight line along the wearer’s brow region.

Sunglasses for the Diamond face shapes:

Diamond face shape is quite uncommon and is really narrow at the chin and usually their temple region is the widest. These face shapes will look best in wayfarers and cat eye sunglass styles which create an illusion of a balanced temple and jaw.

Irrespective of what face shape you have, it’s always great to experiment and try on different styles to know which one you are most comfortable in. There are many designs of sunglasses available on www.gkboptical.com and you can even try them on before purchasing using our try on tool. You can even consult with our optical assistants who can guide you with choosing a perfect design for you over chat, phone or email. So, happy sunglasses shopping and do enjoy your new sunnies.

April 25, 2016June 23, 2016

How To Take Care Of Contact Lenses Properly

How many times did you wish you could get rid of those ugly spectacles and enjoy your spectacle free look? Then, contact lenses are one of the best ways to achieve a natural clean look without losing the vision correction.

Contact lenses are available in multiple variants and are suitable for most individuals, and their vision needs. Whether you’re a sports person or a retired person, contact lenses are perfect for you. All you need is the knowledge to take proper care of your contact lenses so that you can enjoy them without stressing.

How to Wear and Remove Contact Lenses:

Wearing and removing contact lenses are quite tricky and it might take you a few tries before you get the hang of it. But once learnt you can do it easily and without thinking twice. Here are a few simple tips to keep your first time contact lens wearing experience pleasant.

First get your eyes checked by a trained eye specialist and consult whether you are a good candidate for contact lenses. Though contacts suit most people, it’s best to be sure before you invest in pricey contacts.
For people who need vision correction the whole day, then contacts can act as a good option? But choose one with high water content and according to your prescribed type. Some of you might be prescribed to wear Gas Permeable contacts while some may be advised to wear soft contacts.
Avoid cosmetic lenses, and try to wear contacts made especially for your vision problem. Choose from brands like Alcon, Bausch & Lomb and Johnson & Johnson.
For first time users trim your nails and make sure you wash your hands with an unscented soap and water and let it air dry.
Then take out the contacts from its case and place it on your palm and use contact lens solution to moisten it. Then take the lens on your right hand index finger and hold your upper eyelid with your left hand.
Looking into the mirror use your ring and little finger to hold your lower eyelid down so that you can get an unobstructed view of the eyes. Now place the lens on your eyes and move your eyes quickly so that the lens settles into the right place.
Keep blinking quickly to produce tears for the lens to get placed successfully. And repeat on the other eye in the same manner. Don’t rub your eyes and use a bit of eye drops to calm the eyes and reduce the redness.

Taking care of your Contact Lenses after wearing:

For lenses that have a wearing time of more than a day, you will need to store them in special containers and disinfect them so that they don’t get contaminated. Here are some quick tips to avoid problems like infections and eye discomfort with long wearing lenses.

Always remove and wear lenses with clean hands and use lens solutions to moisten lenses prior to wearing.
Don’t over wear lenses, lenses come with a wear time and extended wearing the lens even after the suggested wear time will create problems for your eyes. Always keep a second pair at hand and throw away the lens as soon as the prescribed wear time is exhausted.
Always change your lens solution every day, and change your lens case every six months to avoid any infections.
Always use multipurpose lens solutions to clean lenses. Lens cleaning removes dust, dirt, proteins and bacteria from lenses and keeps them safe for wearing.
Don’t sleep with your lenses on, and alternate between the spectacles and lenses to avoid long term lens wearing problems like lack of oxygen supply to your eyes, changes in the thickness and shape of the cornea, formation of micro cysts and vision loss. Also possible eye problems include swelling of the cornea, dry eyes, inflammation, allergic reaction, infections etc.

So, be a smart contact lens wearer and take proper care of your contacts. Follow these tips and get the maximum use out of your contact lenses.

April 11, 2016June 23, 2016

Steps To Choose our Eyeglasses Properly

Eyeglasses are no longer uncool, they are one of the most trendy accessories of the young and hip generation. Eyeglasses are very versatile with many designs and metals being used to create these stylish accessories, it’s definitely easy to get confused about what style or design one should go for. Clearly, many prospective buyers go through a lot of pain in selecting their perfect frames and sometimes even settle for whatever their optical store salesman hands them. But today, we offer you an extensive guide so as to ease your problems.

Step 1: Determine your face shape

You might feel strange when we put importance to recognizing your face shape, but it’s the first step towards choosing an eyeglass that’s worth your time and money. So, before even checking out eyeframes, decide what type of face you have. Here are the most common ones: Round, square, oblong, heart, diamond, rectangular, oval and many more. You can check out our face shape guide for details on how to determine your face shape.

Step 2: Determine which Frame Shapes Look Best for Your Face Shape

Whether you’re a first time wearer or purchasing a replacement or additional glasses, always choose a frame that’s marked as compatible with your face shape. Noone wants to look strange wearing their glasses. Skip round frames if you already have round face shape, if you have a square face shape, avoid thick square frames which make you face look more square. All of our eyeframes come with indicators which display the ideal face shapes for each frames, so take note and choose accordingly.

Step 3: Determine the Frame Material& Size

Eyeglasses frames are made from different materials like metal. Titanium, shell, plastic and more. Some even have speailjewellery like designs wth precious metals or rhinestones on them, some can even come with diamonds studden in their eyeframes, so choose wisely. For a more durable eyeframe that is also very lightweight choose Titanium eyeframes. Shell eyeframes and plastic eyeframes come in a variety of colors and designs. Also it’simportanct to know which frame sizes are required for your face shape. Most faces suit medium frmae sizes but you can check out your esictingeyeframe for the dimensions and compare with the eyeframes on GKB Opticals for the best fitting.

Step 4: Choose your Frames design

Eyeframes are mainly categorized by their frame designs which include Full rimmed, Half rimmed and rimless eyeglasses . Full rimmed styles are most common and are safe if you’re always dropping or mishandling your glasses. The frame protects the lens , but it also creates a line around your vision and can change your looks. Half rimmed or semi rimless ones have a rimmed upper portion (viz. the temple) but don’t have rimmed lower portions, making them more comfortable and easier to own. Rimless eyeframes are the least obtrusive and can be really lightweight too. But they also come with chance of damage to the lens by accidentally dropping the lenses.

Step 5: Decde upon the Brand

At the GKB Opticals online catalog, you will find numerous branded spectacle frames that you won’t find anywhere else. Choose from high end brands like Ray Ban, Oakley, Vogue, Tommy Hilfiger, Prada, Gucci, Versace and more. You’ll also find affordable spectacle eyeglass frames from Lance Bremmer, Inspira and Legacy. Browse through the catalog, use the panel on the left side to refine your search. You might just get some extra discounts and deals too, just check out the online store or ring us at 1800 419 1990 for any queries and to know about special offers and promotions(If any).

Step 5: Choose your lens package

If you’re getting lenses without power you will need ‘Plano Lenses’ , if you have single vision, rhen thee are nuktiple lens packages for you. If you require bifocal lenses, you will again have a few choises to make . Also there are hhigh index lenses, progressive lenses and many, many more. So if you’re stuck or confused with what lenses to choose let our customer support guide you through the purchase.

Step 6 : Try on Eyeframes using Virtual Try on Tool

It always makes sense to try out how your eyeglasses look before you place the order, so make use of GKB Optical’s online virtual try on tool and see how your chosen eyeframe looks on your face. Upload or click your photo using your webcam ; or you can also choose a model face similar to your face shape to try on the eyeglass.

Step 7: Finalize & Checkout

After you’re sanguine that your selected frame is Ok, Upload your prescription, or let our customer care executives guide you through the next phrases. Add your lens order or get your eyeframes only, and pay for your order. In a few days, you will receive your eyeframes at home.

March 24, 2016June 23, 2016

How Computer Glasses Work – An Overview

Computer glasses are special glasses that are designed to provide the eyes comfortable vision while working on digital devices like laptops and desktops. Advancement of technology has made computers and laptops a part of our daily life and has become inevitable at our workstations too.

Computer glasses are mostly designed to eliminate the harsh lights emitted from the backlit screens used in digital devices such as desktops, laptops, tabs and mobile phones. Every day while we are busy at working on the digital screens or mobiles we don’t feel that we’re causing discomfort for our eyes. Eyes are really active organs which constantly work to provide us the clearest vision and give our brains the information to work properly.

When we work on digital screens we force our eyes to readjust focus on what’s in front constantly. When we shift from pictures to text our eyes quickly adjust focus to keep the text in focus. Our eyes also keep adjusting the focus while we shift between the keyboard and screen. Also improper lighting can aggravate the problem.

The main problem for people working on digital devices for extended period is the aftereffects and eye problems faced while working. The most common symptoms of eye problem resulting from use of computers and digital devices are known as Computer Vision Syndrome or CVS.

The main problems experienced in CVS headaches after using digital devices, blurry vision, neck pain , eye strain, eye redness, fatigue, dry eyes, irritation in the eyes, vertigo or dizziness, double vision, polyopia and problems in refocusing the eyes.

The scary fact is that National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health has shared their findings that about 90% users, who spend 3+ hours before a computer, will face some symptoms of CVS. One of the main problems faced during using a digital device is the reflections and excessive blue-violet lights. Also when we read our eyes blink fewer times, causing straining in our eyes and also causing dry eyes. So, it’s really important that one uses some kind of eye protection to reduce the eye problems associated with computer vision syndrome.

The Best way to reduce eye problems and increase your chances of keeping your eyes unaffected from the harsh lights from computer screens, computer glasses are the best solutions. Computer glasses are really useful to keep eyes more relaxed and feeling easy while you work on the computer. These glasses are specially tinted to reduce the amount of light passing to your eyes which reduces the eye fatigue. Also computer glasses come with an anti glare coating which is said to reduce the unnecessary reflections and block excessive lights, also causing eyes to feel more relaxed.

Computer glasses are formulated to block and reduce the amount of light that enters our eyes. Blue light focuses in front of the retina and forces our eyes to constantly shift it’s focus to keep the object/ text/ image in front in focus. This makes it tough for our eyes to keep up and causes fatigue. So, wearing a specially crafted computer glass eliminates the constant need to keep focusing and reduces fatigue.

So if you’re spending more than three hours in-front of a computer or digital screen opt for computer glasses and reduce your eye straining and fatigue.

March 14, 2016June 23, 2016

Beat The Heat With Cool Offers from GKB Opticals.

GKB Opticals, India’s premier Eyewear destination presents a wide array of offers for our customers to beat the Summer heat. So, visit your nearest stores or shop online to get the best deals and offers . Summer season has arrived and the heat has been soaring!

This summer if you’re purchasing a spectacle, don’t go anywhere else! Visit GKB Opticals for attractive offers on eyeglasses, sunglasses and Contact lenses. With a wide range of latest designs, you will definitely find a design that suits your needs and matches your persona.

GKB Opticals believes in personalized care. Step into a store or log onto the website for the personalized eyecare experience. You can also avail a lot of offers both online and offline. With thousands of designs of Spectacle frames and many lens packages to suit your needs and budget it’s easy to get your new spectacles done without stepping out into the sun through www.gkboptical.com.

Summer requires the additional care for your eyes , with sunglasses that can protect your eyes from potential harm like UV damage, sunburn, temporary Photokeratitis etc. This can be avoided with proper sun protection. Sunglasses from affordable and premium brands are available from GKB Opticals.

Choose from stylish aviator sunglasses, wayfarer, clubmasters sunglass, oversized sunglasses and more at affordable prices. The best option might be to get Rx Sunglasses done with your prescription so that you see clearly throughout the day, even when you’re out in the sun. Now you can get your Rx sunglasses done at a discounted price with the ‘Beat The Heat’ offer from GKB Opticals. Buy premium eyeglasses in square, oval half rimmed, rimmed and rimless designs. Also checkout the wide range of titanium and lightweight frames from GKB .

Buy your spectacle; choose to get lenses done along with your Eyeframes from In house brands and get great add-on offers for your next purchase. For a total lens and eye frame combo without offers you can get upto 30% off on your next purchase.

For branded Eyeframes and lens combo customers can avail upto 15% off on their next spectacle frame purchase, provided they’re getting complete spectacles done. Also there’s a choice to get 15% off on branded Rx Sunglasses. For Oakley or Ray Ban, customers can avoid 10% off on their Rx Sunglass purchase.

For in house brands like Legacy, Inspira and Lance Bremmer Eyeframes, when purchased along lenses customers can get Sundrive sunglasses for free; they only pay for the lenses. Also as an alternative, customers can avail 30% off on Eyeframes when they purchase complete spectacles.

For contact lens purchase above Rs 2000, customers can get 25% off on plano Sunglasses from Sundrive.

Offer starts today, so go get your new Eyeglasses and sunglasses done from GKB Opticals and enjoy exciting discounts.

February 16, 2016July 12, 2016

Upto 30% off on Sunglasses

Valentine’s day might be gone by now, but Season’s biggest eyewear sale at GKB Opticals is still live. Shop your favorite Sunglasses, eyeframes and more eyewear at upto 30% discount. Get great deals on Premium Brands and in house products. No more waiting at the local Spectacles shop for offers and discounts when you can avail such lucrative discounts online at GKB Opticals.

GKB Opticals is offering up to 30% Discounts on a wide catalog of premium and Budget range of Sunglasses, Eyeglasses and Spectacles. GKB Opticals, India’s largest Eyewear store is offering up to 30% Off on select range of Sunglasses including high end brands like Ray Ban, Oakley, Rodenstock, Armani, Prada , Inspira , Legacy and many more brands. Also, attractive offers of up to 30% discount is offered on international brands like Oakley Spectacles, Lance Bremmer, Vogue, Police, Tommy Hilfiger, Porsche, Versace and many more brands.

If you’ve been waiting for offers to buy your new pair of sunnies then this is a great time to buy some cool new sunglasses. Enjoy discounts that will leave you wanting more on premium aviator, wayfarer, sporty and cat eye sunglasses from brands like Prada, Oakley, Rodenstock, Maui Jim, Versace, Giorgio Armani, Tiffany, Idee, Porsche and more. Show your true colors with sunglasses from GKB Opticals.

Whether you’re looking for contemporary designs or classic ones, GKB Opticals hosts a number of cool and trendy designs that will look good on people of all ages. You can choose from rimless, rimmed and half rimmed spectacle styles that can make you look attractive. Also get exciting discount on eyeglass frames. Choose from budget frames or look out for branded frames . There are lots of choices in designs like wayfarer, aviator, cat eyes, club master , round, oval and many more.

GKB Opticas, the largest eyewear store, has a wide selction of eyeframes designs and you will surely find a design you love .But don’t stress, chances are you will love more than one for yourself, so splurge and get yourself some classy and premium eyewear at reduced prices. . With hundreds of different designs and styles of sunglasses, eye frames and spectacles, you’re bound to be lost while choosing so let the friendly customer service team help you out using chat, call and email support.

All products at GKB Opticals is 100% genuine. We are the authorized retailers of many international brands, so you get only genuine products at the best price online in India. Also enjoy free shipping, easy returns, exchange facility on your orders and order stress free. Paying is also made easy with different payment options like COD, EMI and Credit Card, debit card and net banking payment facilities. Call at 1800 419 1990 or mail us at cs@gkboptical.com for any kind of assistance.

January 27, 2016

Computer Glasses: Why they are Essential For Today’s Generation

Computer glasses or Computer spectacles are really popular among the modern generation. Computer screens have become a part of our daily workplace and our personal lives too and we spend hours before it, doing work, viewing pictures, browsing the internet and much more. This dependency has not been beneficial for our eyes as such. Today, most people use digital devices like smart phones, tablet computers, desktops, laptops and more. The slowly increasing dependency on these digital devices has made it impossible to avoid being affected by the effects of digital screens.

The more hours we spend before these screens, the more our eyes are stressed out and fatigued. Constantly looking at digital screens make eyes work even harder to focus on the on-screen object. The main culprit here is the prevalence of blue light rays that make eyes tired easily and also cause eye fatigue and eye problems.The Blue lights emitted from the computer screens can be reduced by using specially designed spectacles or computer eyeglasses for computer usage. These eyeglasses mostly come with two features that are essential for optimal protection against eye stress.

Anti Reflection lenses are used in case of Computer glasses since the reflections from computer screens can make it even harder for eyes to focus, resulting in eye fatigue. Also these glasses come with tinted lenses. Depending on the brand, the tints can be different as the tints can be of different colors, but the tinted glass helps with minimizing the effects of blue light on the eyes.

To keep eyes protected it’s wise to resort to computer glasses even though one might not need glasses for daily chores. Using computer glasses shields eyes from eye stress, fatigue, straining and other eye problems. So it’s wise to start early and use glasses to reduce eye stress, making it wise to resort to computer glasses irrespective of age or usage. It’s always better safe than sorry, so the best option is to opt for computer glasses from the start and reduce the effects of computer on eyes.

The various problems faced by computer users is called as CVS or Computer Vision Syndrome .

What is Computer Vision Syndrome:

Working on computer screens demands that we keep coordinating between the keyboard and the screen in a quick and repetitive motion. This repetitive effort makes our eyes work harder to regain focus every time we shift from keyboard to the screen.. This repetitive motion of adjusting focus makes our eyes develop strain and fatigue. This becomes tougher with the advancement of age since after 40’s, eyes lose the flexibility to focus at objects as easily as before.

The problems arising from computer usage is generally labeled as CVS or ‘Computer Vision Syndrome’, and even children working on digital screens for long hours are affected by CVS.
The eye strain arises from constantly shifting focus from the keyboard onto the screen and the text/image. This repetitive action makes eyes tired easily and more susceptible to get eye problems later on in an advanced age, much earlier you naturally would have developed eye problems.

Backlit Screens emit high amounts of blue light that makes eyes tired easily. Everyday exposure to this blue light can damage eyesight over time and stress eyes. On digital screens, eyes have to work harder to keep the object in focus and adjust to its contrast and brightness. This creates eye fatigue and strain which makes working on computers tougher for older adults.

So, to avoid these problems the best solution is to use Computer Glasses that offer Anti Reflection benefits which reduce the glares and reflections from the backlit screens. Also specially tinted lenses make it easier to look at blue light emitting screens for longer since they cut out the blue lights. For more information and help in buying Computer Glasses, call GKB Optical customer care experts at 1800 419 1990.

January 15, 2016January 13, 2016

When Is The Right Time To Replace Your Eyeglasses

Eyeglasses or Spectacles might be one of the most popular and easy to use vision corrector but they are also prone to daily wear and tear. Many of us are aware of the importance of getting the eyes checked periodically and getting the right spectacles made for ourselves. But there are many people who do not know when they should stop using their existing spectacles and opt for a new one. Here are the clear signs which mean you need to change your spectacles right now!

When Is The Right Time To Replace Your Eyeglasses – The Right Time To Replace Your Eyeglasses :

There are some clear signs that can help you decide whether it’s time to toss out your old spectacles and get a new pair. We list them one by one:

Frame: You’ve been wearing your spectacles for quite a long time and your spectacle frame has become soiled or discolored. If you’re a daily eyeglasses wearer even titanium frames will slowly get damaged with daily wear and tear. So, keep a close lookout on the color, frame shape and fittings of your glasses. Sometimes you can get your frames re-fitted if the hinges become loose, but if they are beyond repair, check out a new pair. If your frame has nose pads and supports, check from time to time if they are in good shape, if you see them getting damaged it’s time to pick up a new frame. You can go for a wide range of frames .
Change in Prescription: If you’ve been told that your prescription has changed you will need to get new lenses done, which will mean throwing out the old lenses and sometimes even the frame. While you get new lenses done, chances are they will look better in a new frame, or better still, go for rimless ones that give better obstruction free vision. They are also aesthetically pleasing so they’re for the ones who don’t want to change their appearance
Lens Damages: Everyday our lenses accumulate dust and dirt particles and if wiped without proper care, these harsh particles can damage the coatings on the lenses and create unpleasant scratches on the lens surface. Even with regular storage and traveling, scratches become inevitable. Scratch Resistance coatings reduce the amount of scratches but they also get damaged with time. So if you’re feeling disturbed with the scratched lenses that are blocking your vision it’s time to toss your existing lenses or the eyeglasses and get a new spectacles done.
Trends and Fashion : Being aware of current eyewear trends is important if you want to look classy and well put together. Following latest eyewear trends need not mean changing your eyeglasses every week, but you can easily change them once in awhile or have two or more done to compliment your common dressing styles. So if you are still wearing frames that go back 5 years, check out some trendy new designs. There are a lot of contemporary, classy and colorful frames available online making it easier to pick a style that’s just right for you.

So, now that you know when you should replace your eyeglasses, get some new ones done through GKB Opticals. Shop eyeglasses from a great range of trendy spectacle frames for any age, preference and budget and choose from the most affordable as well as premium brands. Enjoy supreme quality, fast shipping, free returns along with top class customer support for the smoothest online eyewear shopping experience.

November 13, 2015

Understand What’s PD and How It’s Important

PD or Pupilary Distance is a term used in optical world and you can hear about it at your doctor or even at the optical store. But much details about this PD is not abundantly available to everyone. Many people, even those who have worn glasses for decades do not know what this term stands for. Pupilary distance is an important part of the Eye prescription, especially if you’re planning to order your new glasses online.

PD distance is the distance between the midpoint of the two pupils. While the lenses are prepared it’s cruicial to position optical lenses correctly in relation to the pupils of the wearer for high powered lenses because the optical center of the lenses can be aligned properly. Knowing this value creates optical lenses with zero errors and gives best vision. So it’s important to know the PD value and your optometrist will know how to determine it.

PD distance is different for each individual but for most adults, this value ranges between 54 to 68mm. Children typically have a PD value between 41 to 55 mm. The PD distance can be measured in two ways. The first is called binocular PD Distance calculation, which is a pupil-to-pupil measurement. In this type of measurement, the values would be between 41-80 mm. The second type of measurement is called monocular PD Distance measurement, which is a per-eye measurement from the pupil to the middle of the face. In this type of measurement, the values would be between 20-40 mm. Monocular measurements are most often used when the intended wearer’s face is not perfectly symmetrical. In this case one eye can be closer or farther from the middle of the face than the other.

PD is usually measured by your eye doctor while you’re getting your eyes examined. If your doctor does not measure your PD during your eye exam, or if it’s missing from your prescription, you can request a PD measurement. Some eyecare doctors may charge extra for a PD measurement, but most doctors will include it as part of the eye exam and write the value down in your prescription.

If you’re ordering online, you must know your prescription details and values beforehand. Even if you’re getting it done at a store, this value is important to make your lenses perfect. The details you enter are important, and it’s essential that you know the values well. In this regard it’s best to consult with your doctor and tell him to mention the values in the prescription properly.

A spectacle lens made with correct PD values will have the optical centres rightly aligned with your pupils for the best vision. So get your PD measured and mention it the next time you’re getting your spectacles done for the best fit online .

November 7, 2015November 7, 2015

How To Buy Spectacle Online : The Step By Step Guide

Thinking of Buying your Spectacle online? It might seem like a very tedious and complicated process but today, we make it easier for you! We chart down few main pointers that can make choosing your next spectacle online an easy affair.

How To Buy Spectacle Online : The Step By Step Guide

The First Step: Choosing the Frame Size

The frame size is important since not everyone has the same build or facial structure. The Frame size determines the temple size, Lens size and bridge size. So it’s best to use an existing pair that fits you perfectly and measure it and then buy a new pair having the same dimensions.

The Second Step: Glasses that Match

After you’ve decided upon the required spectacle frame size, it’s time to choose The design is an important factor of buying spectacle. Each individual has a distinct face shape, so it’s important to know your face shape. That way you can have clear concept about what shapes would go well with your face shape.

The Third Step: Try On Different Frames

Now that you know your face shape, it’s time to try on glasses to see which design suits your face shape. Try on different frame shapes, colored frames and patterns to determine what goes well with your lifestyle, looks and attire. This is also an individualistic decision and if you’re baffled with the choices, ask a close friend or relative.

The Fourth Step: Prescription Type (Single or Multifocal)

Depending on the type of refractive error you have, or the type of vision correction you require, your prescription would be different. If you just require vision correction for nearsightedness, farsightedness or presbyopia, you will require single vision lenses. If you have to get correction for dual refractive errors of multiple refractive errors, you will need multifocal lenses. So, understanding your prescription is important.

The Fifth Step: Progressive Lens Material

If you have to take progressive lenses to suit your vision correction needs, it’s best to know the options you have in terms of lens material. The available materials for progressive lenses can be plastic, glass, polycarbonate and more. Your budget and your doctor’s suggestion can determine which type of lenses would be best for you.

The Sixth Step: Lens Coating

Lens coatings can be important and can help your glasses become more functional. The available coatings include ARC or Anti Reflective coating to reduce the reflections. Photo chromic treatment can help you use them as sunglasses. Hard Coating can help you increase the longevity of the lens. Scratch Resistant coating also helps keep the lenses protected from scratches. Also there are specialized treatments like Anti Smudge coating, hydrophobic coating, oleophobic coating and more.

The Seventh Step: Knowing your Pupillary Distance (PD)

PD distance is the distance between the centers of the pupils in each eye. While the lenses are prepared it’s important to position lenses correctly in relation to the centre of the pupils for high powered lenses due to the location of the optical centre of the lenses. This creates optical lenses with zero errors and gives best vision. So it’s important to know the PD value and your optometrist will know how to determine it.

The Eight Step: Understand Your Prescription Details

If you’re ordering eyeglasses online, you must know your prescription details and values. The details you enter would be taken as the final while ordering so it’s important that you know the values well. In this regard it’s best to consult with the customer support team or simply scan the prescription details and mail it to the customer service team if you’re not sure about how to fill up the sheet.

The Ninth Step: The Final Step

After completing all steps, now it’s time to place the order. Check all the values you have entered thrice to eliminate all chances of errors. Also ask a friend or family member to check the values added, so that there are no mistakes. Once done, lenses cannot be redone, so it’s important that you do not mess up the values. Review your order and check the final amount depending on your prescription strength, choice of lens material, added coatings or treatments and other added features. For any assistance, do not hesitate to call up the Customer support team of trained optical assistants to get any questions answered or any doubts cleared.

The Final Step: Receive Your Order

After you place the order, it’s time for waiting. The lenses need time to be manufactured and this usually takes a bit of time. After the lenses are made and are fitted into the frame it’s checked for quality and fitted as per your requirements. Then they are packed and shipped out. Now, finally you can check out your eyeglasses and enjoy the clear vision.