LASIK Facts

Choosing new glasses, whether they are prescription glasses or sunglasses, can change the way you look.  Glasses aren’t just devices to improve your vision (although that’s still their most important function), they’re a reflection of your character and personality.You want to know that your glasses look great on you as well as being comfortable and functional, and for this reason more and more people are choosing to go for designer frames.

There is no end to the number of different frames available in a neverending selection of colours, materials and shapes.The seemingly endless options can be a little overwhelming.You should know what sort of image you want to present before choosing new designer glasses.  If you mostly wear glasses at work, then you might want to look at a more sober, traditional, classic pair of glasses.  If you want to make a statement and go for bright unrestrained glasses there are dozens of recognised designer brands out there, including Prada glasses for example that combine an intrinsic sense of style with the name recognition that is more of a fashion and lifestyle statement.  Whichever way you lean, choose designer glasses to suit the shape of your face and not just your outfits or your desired social standing.This is just as important when deciding on designer sunglasses. 

People with a square face look best in oval shaped or round glasses.   If you have a broad forehead tapering to a small chin and mouth try smaller styles, slender rounded or square with lower set sides. Avoid styles that are wider at the top as these will accentuate the face shape rather than balance it and look at styles without decorative detail on the temples as this will have the same effect. People with a round face and chin can get away with wider styles.  Styles that have small round shapes and very large frames will make your face look rounder and should be avoided.

The face that suits any style is oval shaped with a wide forehead, high cheekbone and curved jawline, if this is you, you can take the pick of the bunch.A long face with high cheekbones and a deep forehead will look good with wider glasses that have a stronger top line.Oval faces are nicely balanced by large square frames, although small squares should be avoided. Bold, bright designs will suit you if your face widens at the jaw, but narrower frames will not look so good.

With designer sunglasses in particular, remember that, aside from making you look good,   the primary role of these items is still to protect your eyes from the harmful effects of UV radiation.If possible you should try the frames on to be sure they look and feel good.Lastly never forget that although a designer label is a fashion statement, at the end of the day it’s only your own opinion that matters, as long as you feel comfortable with your choice it’s the right one!