Turning Prescription Eyewear into Fashion Glasses: Print-Out

After wearing glasses for twenty years, I finally found the correct way to choose prescription eyewear. Included is a printable check-list to help you purchase the correct prescription eyewear glasses for you.

1) Choosing Your Prescription Lens

Before filling in the print-out, there are several things to consider when purchasing prescription eyewear glasses. To begin, determine the correct lens you need. This is the first step to purchasing prescription glasses that are best for you.

Most people choose eyeglass frames first and this is wrong. The frames accommodate the prescription lens. So don't be choosing fashion frames until you know which lens you need.

2) Turn Prescription Eyewear into Fashion Glasses

Then, focus on frames for the lenses you pick. Certain colors are better for different skin types. Frame shapes are determined by face shape. This is good information to have before purchasing prescription glasses.

3) Multiple Pairs of Prescription Eyewear

And lastly, consider if multiple pairs of prescription eyewear glasses are needed. There are numerous reasons to have more than one pair of prescription glasses.

Once these decisions are made, fill in the print-out and take it when purchasing prescription eyewear glasses. It helps you make better choices for your eyes and your look. After your eyecare professional sees the list, s/he will make better recommendations for your prescription eyewear glasses.

PRINT-OUT

Instructions: Print list. Circle features that interest you. Then, take list to your prescription eyewear professional.

PRINTABLE CHECK-LIST FOR CUSTOM PRESCRIPTION EYEWEAR GLASSES

LENSES (Circle all that apply)

Thin, lightweight lenses

Scratch-proof lenses

Strong, durable lenses

No-line bi-focals

No-line tri-focals

Anti-reflection lenses

Photochromic lenses

UV protection

Improved night vision

Reduced glare

Other

EYEGLASS FRAMES (Circle all that apply)

Lightweight

Flexible

Strong

Hypoallergenic

Designer

Rimless

Funky, Business, Casual, Fun

Wire

Plastic

Shapes (*Fill in)______________________________

Colors (*Fill in)______________________________

* If unsure of frame shape or color for your prescription eyewear, click here.

ADDITIONAL PRESCRITPION EYEWEAR GLASSES (Circle all that apply)

Polarized sunglasses

Sports glasses

Readers

Computer glasses

Safety glasses

Other

Customize Your Prescription Eyewear Glasses

After making all the decisions in this check list, you are ready to meet your prescription eyewear glasses professional. The check-list helps you and your eyecare professional make the best choices for your eyes so your prescription eyewear glasses do what you need them to do.

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