There are two main aspects to buying glasses online - choosing your frames and choosing your lenses. After you've found the frames you love, it's time to add lenses.
The options presented will vary depending on your prescription and lens usage.
1. Understanding your prescription
Your doctor's prescription will help narrow down your requirement basing on the following:
Near distance: Close vision activities like reading
Intermediate distance: Middle vision activities like computer use
Far distance: Further vision activities like watching TV or driving
2. Choose your lens usage
Look for an option that suits your lifestyle. Common options include:
- Standard lenses
- Multifocal lenses
- Lenses with blue light protection
- Sunglasses lenses
- Transition lenses
3. Choose your lens index
Select a lens based on the thickness, features, and price that best fits your prescription and budget.
Higher prescriptions require high index lenses. They are thinner, lighter, and more comfortable.
Lower prescriptions can work with either high index lenses or low index lenses. They are thicker and often a little more budget-friendly.
4. Upgrade! (if you want to)
Add lens coatings for extra features and protection, such as:
Anti-fog Lenses or C Shield, which has anti-reflection and anti-smudge properties.
Blue light filtering glasses help protect your eyes from the harmful blue light that's emitted from digital screens.