Buying an incredible pair of funky and fun summertime sunglasses is a treat for everybody. Who hasn’t browsed the sunglasses racks at their favorite store, picking out the most outlandish and/or trendy styles to compliment their favorite summer looks? Whether you’re into the cheap, versatile and cute pairs that come 2-for-$10 at your favorite cheap retail outlet, or you have more discerning tastes and prefer a more expensive, durable and classic pair, shopping for sunglasses has always been a fun activity. The type of sunglasses you wear say a lot about your individual style, aesthetic, and even your personality.
These days, those of us who need reading glasses and/or prescription glasses are able to finally join in on the fun. For a long time, regular glasses such as bifocals or reading glasses only came in a few select styles and frames, and you were lucky if you could find them in a color other than black, brown, or maybe if you were lucky, tortoiseshell. Thankfully, times and trends have updated and nowadays, you can find amazing prescription glasses in a wide variety of seriously killer styles, colors, frames and more. Your glasses can be as stylish and on-trend as you are, reflecting your individual style and preference, no matter what your prescription or type of glasses you choose.
If you’ve never worn glasses before, but have been noticing a little trouble with your vision (especially with reading or seeing things from a far distance, or if you notice you have a headache at the end of the day), a pair of reading glasses might be right for you. Many of us suddenly find ourselves in need of them when we reach our thirties. Reading glasses are very common and some of them, such as single reading glasses, don’t even require a prescription. You can buy them at any local pharmacy or retail outlet, or online for very affordable prices. Once you know your “power” (which you can obtain from a simple online chart or by trying on pairs until you find the one that works best), you can pop online and browse thousands of stylish, cute and fun pairs of reading glasses, most of them super affordable. Many online glasses shops offer two for one deals, deals on accessories like cases and more.
Local glasses stores may make these online outlets seem like a dirty word, but the truth is, you can save serious money by buying your glasses online. Many companies like Zenii and other shops can offer you lenses that are every bit as efficient and durable as their counterparts, but for a fraction of the price. And let’s face it: most of us don’t have hundreds of dollars lying around to spend on expensive glasses, especially when they can get lost or damaged so easily. There’s nothing at all wrong with taking your prescription and buying some affordable and stylish glasses from your favorite online store.
If you feel that your vision problem is a little more pronounced, you can obtain a prescription from your local optometrist or glasses center. You don’t have to buy glasses from the same place that administers your test (though some of these offer bundle deals so it’s worth looking at their selection). You can take your prescription and order your bifocals, trifocals or progressive lenses from an online shop that offers stylish and brand-name glasses for affordable prices. These days, you can even order luxury brand glasses, including Ray Ban glasses, and many other fashionable labels. Some outlets can even offer you deals for matching glasses, in the case that you need a pair of reading and/or prescription glasses and sunglasses to match.
Just make sure that you’re purchasing the right glasses for your needs. Not taking the time to carefully figure out your power, or ordering the wrong prescription or type of glasses, can result in further vision problems, headaches, and other discomfort. Take the time to figure out exactly what type of glasses you need before ordering. When in doubt, speak to an eye doctor or pharmacist about your vision needs. You may even find that you simply need a task-oriented pair of glasses to wear at work, or blue-blocking glasses to help keep screen-related headaches at bay. There are so many different options to choose from. Gone are the days of everyone having to wear the same four styles of bifocals.
The days of teasing folks for wearing glasses have long ago passed. Now, it’s fashionable to have them! And that’s a good thing, because it motivates people to go and get their eyes checked and deal with their vision needs more quickly (and with increased demand, services become more affordable, too, even for those who don’t have vision insurance). With so many different types of reading glasses out there, as well as progressive lens sunglasses, blue-blocking glasses, safety glasses and many other types coming in stylish choices and options, everyone can have the pair of glasses they want!
Even shopping for sunglasses should have some care and consideration involved. For instance, if you spend a lot of time outside in the sun or on the water, you may need stronger lenses to protect you from the elements. For those who need something heavy duty and durable, you may want to spend a little extra to ensure they last. Do you want tinted frames, wrap-around glasses, or something else? You may wish to go ahead and buy prescription sunglasses, too, such as progressive sunglasses or other similar options. The possibilities are endless.
Shopping for glasses is still incredibly fun, especially now that it includes shopping for all types of glasses, not just sunglasses. Choose from a variety of styles, no matter whether you’re sporty, flirty, goth, athletic, or just want a basic pair of sophisticated frames to complete any look. You’ll be able to find your perfect pair, quickly, easily, and affordably.
