Eyewear Choices Online: 3 Things You Should Know
A trending option that many optometrists are seeing when it comes to their patients' eyewear is how that eyewear is purchased. There has been an increase of people going to an optometrist, and then buying their glasses and other eyewear needs online. Though this may seem like the optimal choice for your needs, there are a few things you should know before you take your prescription to a virtual store.
Your Prescription Isn't Enough
The first thing that you should know about purchasing eyeglasses and eyewear online instead of buying them from your optometrist is that your prescription may not be enough. There are certain things that they do in the optometrist office to ensure your glasses are the right fit and made properly for your specific prescription. One of them is to measure the distance between your left and right pupil.
This may sound simple enough for you to do on your own. The truth is that a special device is used in the office to determine the distance more accurately. At home, you are simply using a ruler that may not be as accurate. This lack of accuracy can cause your glasses to be off where the prescription is concerned. This means your vision may not be on par with what you need.
Special Shading and Considerations
When you order your eye wear from the optometrist, you will likely be given a choice of shading and other tints on your lenses. These can help your specific needs such as cutting down glare if you are a video producer on social media or giving a tint that will reduce strain on your eyes. These tints may not be offered with an alternative form of eyewear purchase or a virtual online store. You may find that your special considerations and shading are not available and therefore may not fit your needs.
Pricing and Availability
Something that you may not have considered is the pricing and availability of your eyewear. For example, you may be lured in by a lower price than what your optometrist can offer you. The truth is, by the time you add in all of the options your optometrist has lined up for you, you could be spending more than what the office would charge. You may also be paying additional shipping and handling fees, rush delivery fees, and you may be facing a wait depending on the availability and complexity of your prescription.
By keeping these key points in mind, you can make the ideal choice for you in regards to the best eyewear purchasing choices for you. If you have any questions or issues you want to discuss regarding alternative purchase options to your eyewear prescription, contact your optometrist for a consultation.
Hello. My name is Kyle and this my new blog. I would like to tell you a story about my eyes. For many years, I thought I had perfect vision. However, last year my wife was pointing at something in the distance and talking about it and I realised that I couldn't quite make it out. My vision was blurry. I thought I must just be a bit tired so I forgot about it. However, a few weeks later, I noticed that it was happening again. I decided to contact an optometrist so I could have my eyes tested. The optometrist said I needed some glasses and made me a set of lenses.