Selecting Your New Glasses!
Choosing the right frames and lenses is easy when you know
what to look for. Our useful guide will provide the information you need about
lenses, treatments and frames. Whether you are looking for "just the
basics" or that "runway-ready, high fashion look," Andrews
Optical has the frames and lenses to fit your lifestyle and wallet. Located in
beautiful Carlsbad, Ca, We have been serving North County Coastal San Diego
since 1990. www.andrewsoptical.com
Daily our trained opticians are faced with many questions.
One in particular is:
Q. How many pairs of
eyewear should I own?
A. You should own at
least three:
- Primary
- Backup Pair
- Sunglasses
So now you know how many pairs of eyewear you should own,
but how do you pick the material they should be made from. Our lenses buying guide should help you with
that.
Andrews Optical's Guide for Selecting Lenses:
No matter your level of activity and your personal style, we
have the lens material for you. We offer
lightweight plastic and child-safe polycarbonate lenses. Our lens treatments will enhance your
eyewear with optional choices such as anti-glare, scratch-resistant treatment,
UV protection, tints and photochromatic, just to name a few. We offer single vision, bifocal and the
increasingly popular progressive lenses. We offer digital free form lenses.
Q. How do I pick the best lenses for my prescription?
A. The trained
opticians at Andrews Optical can help you decide. There are four main different
types of lens materials to consider when purchasing your eyewear:
Plastic- The most popular of today's lens materials. It is lightweight, shatter and scratch
resistant and can be treated with different lens treatments.
High-Index- These lenses are thinner, lighter and can be
treated with different lens treatments.
Polycarbonate- If you have children who play sports, or you
live an active lifestyle, these lenses are a must. Polycarbonate lenses are
shatterproof and as scratch resistant as plastic, but even thinner. In general,
these lenses are recommended for anyone who's tough on their glasses.
Glass- Still used today in many prescriptions because they
are more scratch resistant than plastic but they are twice as heavy and less
shatterproof.
Q. How do I pick the
best lens treatments for my lenses?
A. Lens treatments can add style to your eyewear and improve
your vision.
Polarized lenses- Tinted lenses; these are especially
effective against reflective glare.
Ultraviolet (UV) Protection- A protective treatment used to
filter the sun's damaging UV rays. This
treatment is recommended on all prescription lenses.
Photochromatic- Prescription eyewear that darkens when
exposed to the sun and lightens under indoor lighting.
Andrews Optical's Guide for Selecting Frames:
Andrews Optical has a full selection of quality frames.
Looking for RayBan sunglasses? We have those. How about Persol, Michael Kors or
Versace? they're also in stock....We carry a wide variety of brands. More importantly, our friendly and
knowledgeable staff will help you find the best frames to match your face and
your personal style. Because it's not just the name on the label... it's how
you look and feel with your new eye wear selection!
Q. How can I select
the best frames for my face?
A. There are five basic face types. Here are some suggestions for the best frame
shape for each:
Round- Full cheeks and lots of curves. Frames with soft
geometric angles work best for this shape.
Square- Chiseled features, defined cheekbones. An oval or
almond shaped frame is best for this face type.
Oval- Well-balanced face type and shape. Those with oval
faces can select from a number of frames for the right look.
Base Down Triangle- Jaw area is wider than your forehead.
Try a frame that has strong horizontal lines that will draws attention to the
top half of the frame.
Heart- Wide cheeks
and narrow chin. Rimless frames work best for your shape.
