Whether you are choosing your very first pair of prescription eyeglasses or your most recent eye exam revealed new numbers for you, it’s important to make sure your prescription eyeglasses fit the shape of your face. At Dr. Shottenstein’s New York City office, he and his staff understand the importance of the perfect-fitting eyeglasses and are able to guide you through the surprisingly complex process of choosing the right glasses to best fit your face, your prescription, and your style.
This seems like a simple question, but has less than simple answers. While it’s easy to ask, “Is your face oval, round, square, or rectangular?” – the truth is that most of us have some combination of all those shapes. It’s also important to remember that faces aren’t just two-dimensional. Here is a quick run-down on all of the things we consider at our office when fitting your eyeglasses:
After your comprehensive eye exam with Dr. Schottenstein, you’ll have a detailed prescription that will allow you to see sharp focus for all levels of distance. We’ll use this prescription to prepare your lenses, but you’ll also want to consider it when selecting your eyeglass frames. You may have single vision glasses, bifocals, or progressive lenses. With progressive lenses, we will make sure you select an eyeglass frame that has room for all three levels of distance. With stronger prescriptions, we’ll make sure the thickness of your lens doesn’t affect your fit. If you’re a “plus” prescription, we’ll advise you to pass on the larger lenses, which can cause your eyes to look distorted. For “minus” prescriptions, beware of the taller frames as they may not fit well on the outer side where the lens gets thicker.
Eyeglasses today are an accessory that reflects your personality, so it’s important to purchase new eyeglasses considering your own personal style. What look are you trying to create? Do you prefer the more understated, professional look, or are you wanting to break all the rules and go bold? At Dr. Schottenstein’s office, you’ll be able to experiment with eyeglass frames in every style to find the one that best suits you. And if you’re looking for the trendiest styles for 2019, here are some of the most talked-about in New York City and the eyeglass world for both classic and new, bold looks:
Eyeglasses are the most important statement item you can wear. We’ll make sure you’ll love wearing the ones you choose at Dr. Schottenstein’s office.
Okay, you’ve found the perfect shape, size, proportion, and style you love, but there’s one final, very important step: Do they actually fit your face properly? Eyeglass frames are mass-produced all over the world, so making sure that your glasses fit comfortably is as important to Dr. Schottenstein as it is to you. Here are a few things we look at to help you test final fit:
If you want to choose the perfect eyeglasses for your face shape, the perfect style that fits your personality, AND an expert prescription executed from your eye exam, you can count on Dr. Schottenstein’s office. We offer eye care for all ages including eye exams and prescription eyeglasses. Every pair of eyeglasses you want will be custom-fit by our professional staff. You’ll walk out of our office with high-quality eyeglasses that frame your face perfectly, reflect your style, and are as comfortable as air. Now is the time to move to the perfect statement accessory that will give you perfect vision. Request an appointment online or call Dr. Schottenstein’s New York City office today at 212.874.2300 and let’s get started!