Eye Glass Frames: Don't Get Ripped Off

If you are new to this site and thinking of buying your eye glass frames online this post is for you. Buying glasses on line can provide you with a huge selection of quality frames, lenses, and sunglasses for not a lot of money. All this power comes with a few caveats though. You must be sure of what you are buying so you can be sure that you're getting a quality product for your money.

With the price of a pair of eyeglasses, you may be thinking about getting your next pair of glasses on line instead of going with the full price. But many of you are worried that you may be sacrificing quality by doing this. Let me assure you that this isn't so. There are plenty of places that sell cheap eye glasses and all the ones featured on this site will have same quality that you would find at your local optometrist or mall store.

Before you go online to buy your next set of eye glass frames, you need some measurements to ensure your glasses will fit. The only thing worse than an expensive pair of eyeglasses is an uncomfortable pair of cheap eyeglasses, so don't skimp on this step. In addition to your regular prescription, ask your optometrist for your pupil distance measurement. The pupil distance, or PD, is the space between the lines of sight leading directly ahead from your pupils. This can be difficult to measure, so ask a friend or your local professional opticians to measure it for you. The measurement will be taken in millimeters. The PD is the most important measurement as it will determine precisely where the lenses will fit in the frames.

Buying cheap prescription glasses online provides you with a much larger selection than you would have at your local mall. In fact, most websites have over 200 styles available so it can take some time to find the right eye glass frame for you. If you have detailed measurement from your current glasses however, it will save you time as you only need to look at the eye glass frames that fit. You can use a tape measure and record the various lengths of your current set of eyeglasses. The arms, the lens width, the bridge width (space between the lenses). Take these measurements in millimeters, as that is what all the online sites have their measurements listed in. Since you will not have the luxury of a professional (commissioned salesman) to "assist you" in your selection, the more information you can collect to describe your ideal pair of glasses the more likely you will be satisfied with your purchase.

The lenses you choose for your eye glass frames are also very important. They can make or break your new glasses, so choose carefully. Lenses were originally made from glass, but many are now made from various types of plastic, including CR-39 or polycarbonate. These materials reduce the danger of breakage and weigh less than glass lenses. Some plastics also have more advantageous optical properties than glass, such as better transmission of visible light and greater absorption of ultraviolet light. Some plastics have a greater index of refraction than most types of glass; this is useful in the making of corrective lenses as it allows thinner lenses for a given prescription. These lenses are known as high index, and when in doubt it is always a good lens option to choose.

Scratch-resistant coatings can be applied to most plastic lenses giving them similar scratch resistance to glass. Hydrophobic coatings designed to ease cleaning are also available, as are anti-reflective coatings intended to improve night vision and make the wearer's eyes more visible.

Hopefully, these tips will be useful in your quest to buy glasses online. Remember that many of the online retailers have huge stocks of eye glass frames, so be sure that you take your time when deciding. Your measurements can save huge amounts of time here, so have them handy. Also remember that this is your chance to experiment with many styles of eye glass frames so don't get too caught up in your traditional style.