How To Choose the Perfect Prescription Glasses for Your Lifestyle

Whether you have an active lifestyle, work in industries that demand protective eyewear, or sit at a computer all day, there are eyeglass frames and lens options that will fit your needs. From specific style elements to lens coatings, customizing a pair of glasses is easier than ever with online platforms that cater to prescription glasses.

Your Prescription and What It Means

The first step in choosing the right pair of eyeglasses is entering your prescription accurately. Your eyes can have a separate prescription, so it is important to enter the correct information for each. Though a prescription looks complicated, it’s easy to read once you understand the terms.

Your right eye is identified as OD (Oculus Dexter), while your left eye is OS (Oculus Sinister). Next on your prescription is information that tells whether or not you’re farsighted (+) or nearsighted (-). This is noted under the category SPH (Sphere). Next is CYL (Cylinder) and this indicates if you have astigmatism, which means you have an irregular curvature to your eye that causes blurriness. Again, each eye can have a different number. The orientation of your astigmatism is measured in degrees (1 to 180) under AXIS. Finally, there is PD (pupillary distance), which is the measurement of how far apart the center of your pupils is from each other. This number assures the correct alignment of your lenses.

Once you enter the details of your prescription, you’re ready to select your eyewear.

Eyewear For Your Active Sports Lifestyle

If you live a sporty life, wearing protective eyeglasses can not only help you see better while playing, but also protect you from injury.  With online eyewear shopping, you don’t have to be worried about finding eyewear that fits your lifestyle.

There are a wide variety of frames that fit various sports such as goggles designed for swimming and another style for skiing. Some frames fit snugly to your face for baseball and other active sports like soccer and football. If you’re a runner, you can choose frames with a strap that will hold your eyewear in place. There are eyeglass frames designed for just about every outdoor sport to protect not only your eyes but keep you from other injuries.

Once you have chosen the frames you want for your particular sport, you can also choose special lens coatings for additional protection. Polarized lenses block out glare, enhance color contrast, and increase visual clarity. Mirrored lenses shield eyes from not only glare, but also harmful UV rays. Super-hydrophobic lenses repel water and debris. Customizable tints are also available for a more stylish look.

Eyeglasses for Your Job

Certain types of jobs require safety glasses. Wearing safety glasses over prescription ones like some people had to resort to in the past defeats the purpose. Now safety glasses for various industries are available. Whether someone works in the construction or industrial field, medical and laboratory field, or on safety teams, there are frames available for your prescription.

These glasses include such safety additions as side shields for extra protection that also improve airflow and reduce fogging, straps to hold glasses firmly to the face, and snug fits. Many are also compliant with OSHA requirements.

Lens coatings include all the selections that are offered for sports glasses but also include the option for blue light block, which protects eyes from emissions from digital devices.

Even if you work in an office environment without any safety hazards, blue light blocking on prescription lenses is a good way to protect your eyes.

Eyeglasses for All Occasions

For daily wear, there are a slew of fashionable choices from the latest trends to the classics. There is a wide assortment of frame styles and materials. There is even custom tinting for that extra flair. It’s not uncommon now for people to have multiple pairs of prescription eyeglasses for every occasion, from casual wear to a day on the ski slopes to a night at the opera.