Eyeglasses
At Ahrens Valley Eyeworks in Monroe, WA, we understand that picking out the perfect pair of prescription glasses can be daunting. With so many style and color options available, it's easy to feel overwhelmed. But don't worry — our team of opticians is here to help you find the perfect frames to fit your unique style. Keep reading to learn more about how to shop for the perfect pair of eyeglasses.
Style Matters
When you're shopping for glasses, it's important to keep your personal style in mind. Are you more traditional or trend-focused? Do you prefer classic shapes or bolder, statement-making frames? Once you've determined your personal style, you can start narrowing down your frame options.
Color Counts
When you're shopping for glasses, it's important to keep your personal style in mind. Are you more traditional or trend-focused? Do you prefer classic shapes or bolder, statement-making frames? Once you've determined your personal style, you can start narrowing down your frame options.
Face Shape Matters
Not all frames will flatter all face shapes equally. That's why it's important to take your face shape into account when selecting your new glasses. Oval and round faces can typically pull off any frame shape, while square faces do best with rounder or softer styles.
Heart-shaped faces should look for glasses that emphasize the upper half of the face, such as cat-eye or browline frames. And if you have an oblong face, choose glasses that are wider than they are tall.
The Benefits of Wearing Eyeglasses
Many people wear glasses or prescription lenses every day, but they may not be aware of some of the benefits that come along with this necessity.
A benefit of wearing glasses is that they can help protect your eyes from harmful UV rays. They can also be easier to use than other options, such as contacts. Of course, one of the most important benefits of wearing glasses is that they can help improve your vision. This is because glasses help correct refractive errors in the eye, which can cause blurred vision.
Choosing the Right Frames
Glasses say so much about your personality and personal style. At Ahrens Valley Eyeworks, we are happy to work with you in selecting frames that complement your features. Our experienced optometry professionals work closely with you to select the proper frames to fit your budget as well as your cosmetic, lifestyle, and vision needs. While working with our experienced staff enables you to select the appropriate frames, we invite you to learn more about which frame styles complement various face shapes.
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Square Face
A square face is often characterized by a strong jaw line, a broad forehead, and a wide chin and cheekbones. The width and length of the face are close to being equal. Frames should be selected to make the face look longer and to soften the square angles of the face. Choose frames that are slightly curved (like an oval shape) and that have more horizontal than vertical real estate.
Oval Face
The oval face is identifiable by its balanced proportions. The forehead is slightly wider than the chin and cheekbones are high. Frames should complement the natural proportions of the oval. Choose frames that are wide or wider than the broadest part of the face and that follow your brow line. Often, diamond or rectangular shapes work best for oval shapes.
Oblong Face
Although fairly similar to an oval shape, an oblong face is longer than it is wide. The ideal frames will shorten the face by creating a break in the length of the face. Choose frames that have depth and a low bridge to shorten the nose. Try frames that are round, deep, have low-triangle shapes, or that have strong vertical lines.
Round Face
A round or full face is characterized by having the same width and length. For round faces, frames that add length to the face often work best. Frames that lengthen the face are typically angular, narrow and are wider than they are deep. It is best to avoid round style frames as these will exaggerate the roundness and curves of the face.
Heart Shaped Face (or Base-up Triangle)
A heart shaped face looks like a heart or a triangle with the point facing down. The forehead is very wide and cheekbones are high while the face narrows towards the chin. Counterbalance the narrow chin by choosing frames that are wider at the bottom. Generally, light colored and rimless frames work best, although aviator, butterfly and low-triangle styles also work well.
Base Down Triangle Face
A base-down triangle face has a narrower forehead with full cheeks and a broad chin. To offset a broad chin, select frames that widen at the top. Great selections include frames that have heavy color accents and detail on the top part of the frames. Cat-eye shapes also work well to add width and emphasize the narrow upper part of the face.
DiamondFace
A diamond shaped face is often characterized by high, dramatic cheekbones with a narrow eye line and jaw line. This shape is the rarest of all the shapes. Oval frames that are soft in style typically work best to highlight the eyes and cheekbones. Select frames that have detailing, distinctive brow lines, are rimless or a cat-eye shape for best results.
This is a general guide and is only intended for reference. Our experienced and trained staff will assist you in selecting frames what work best for your lifestyle.
Visit Us for More Information
Ready to find your perfect pair of prescription glasses? Visit us at Ahrens Valley Eyeworks in Monroe, WA. Our opticians will help you find the best frames to suit your individual style and face shape.
Schedule an appointment by giving us a call at (360) 794-5941. Dr. Denz or Dr. Pedigo, our optometrist is here to help with
Gina Mills, an optician, and Richard Ahrens, the owner and an optician.