From Prescription to Perfect Frames
🔎 How to Read Your Eyeglass Prescription
- OD / OS: Right (OD) and Left (OS) eye
- SPH (Sphere): Main power
- Minus (–) = Nearsighted
- Plus (+) = Farsighted
- CYL + AXIS: Astigmatism correction (amount + direction)
- ADD: Reading boost (for close-up, usually after 40)
- PD (Pupillary Distance): Distance between pupils, vital for lens alignment
- PRISM + BASE: Eye alignment correction (special cases)
👉 Tip: Don’t ignore PD — even a 2 mm error can cause discomfort.
👓 How to Choose the Perfect Frame
Face Shape:
- Round → Square/rectangle
- Square → Round/oval
- Oval → Most styles work
- Heart → Rimless or cat-eye
Size (Comfort Rule):
Example: 52-18-140 = Lens width – Bridge width – Temple length
👉 Pupils should sit near the center of lenses.
Materials:
- Plastic → Acetate (colorful), TR90 (light, sporty)
- Metal → Stainless (durable), Titanium (light, hypoallergenic), Flexon (flexible)
Style & Color:
- Warm skin → Brown, gold, tortoise
- Cool skin → Black, silver, blue
- Minimalist → Rimless/clear
- Bold → Oversized, funky shapes
Lifestyle Match:
- Sports → TR90 wraparound
- Office → Simple metal/acetate
- Fashion → Cat-eye, transparent, oversized
⚡ Quick Pro Tips
Always clean with a microfiber cloth.
Don’t leave glasses in hot cars (plastic warps).
Get frames adjusted by an optician if they slide.
Average frame lifespan = 2–3 years.
✅ Final Word
Your prescription is the map of your vision, and your frames are the style that makes it yours. Understand the numbers, pick frames that fit your face and lifestyle, and you’ll have glasses that not only help you see better — but also help others see the best version of you.
