Your New Spectacles

Choosing new glasses can be a daunting task. How do you really know what suits you, what represents good value and how well they will do the job? It is not an everyday purchase so you need them to be right first time. 

At Eyesite, we are passionate about spectacles - we want you to look and feel great in them. Our expert staff are always on hand to advise you on the best option for your individual needs.  We aim to optimise your vision, improve the look of, and maximise the overall comfort of your spectacles. Come in and speak to our friendly team of qualified Dispensing Opticians and Optical Advisors, who will help you select and enjoy the right frames and lenses which will go together to form your new eyewear.

Tips on choosing the right spectacles for you

Spectacles are very much a modern fashion item, as well as functional, and it may take a little time to find the best pair for you. Try not to have any preconceived ideas of the frame style you want before you visit us, then try on as many frames as you can - you may find a shape that you would never have thought would work for you. But if you don't know where to start first, here are a few pointers.

Well-chosen eyewear can enhance your appearance by balancing your face shape, neutralising imperfections and emphasising your best features. Understanding your face shape and proportion is the key to selecting frames most suited to you.
 
Identify your face shape below to see which frames are most flattering for your face:

Oval
An oval face is considered the ideal shape because of its balanced proportions.
DO: Select frames that are as wide or wider than the broadest part of your face
DON'T: Choose frames with low temples

Round
A round face is just that - width and length in the same proportions and little to no angles.
DO: Choose slightly angular frames
- Select high or mid-height temples to help create a longer profile
DON'T: Choose excessively rounded or squared styles

Oblong
The oblong face is longer than it is wide, and has a long straight cheek line.
DO: Select frames that have a top-to-bottom depth
- Try round, deep or low-triangle shapes, or frames with strong horizontal lines
- Decorative or contrasting temples

Heart
The heart-shaped face has a very wide forehead and high cheekbones. The face narrows gradually to the chin.
DO: Choose frames that are light in colour, rimless styles are also effective
- Try frames that are wider at the bottom
DON'T: Select decorative frames or that are top heavy

Triangle (base down)
The triangular face has a narrow forehead that widens at the cheek and chin areas.
DO: Choose frames that accent the eyes and are wide enough to balance the jaw line
- Try frames that are slightly top heavy
DON'T: Select low-temple styles

Square
A square face is characterised by a strong jaw line, a broad forehead and a wide chin and cheekbones.
DO: Choose gently curved narrow styles
- Try frames that are wider than the widest part of your face
- Select frames which are more horizontal than vertical

Here are some additional frame fitting tips for enhancing or neutralising prominent features on your face:

A Long Nose: Low, dark, straight bridges shorten the nose.

Close-set eyes: Clear bridges widen close-set eyes.

Wide-set eyes: Dark bridges make wide-set eyes appear closer together.

Long profile: Low temples shorten a long profile.

Short face: High temples lengthen a face.

High Forehead: Try a frame that is level with the brow, or slightly higher to shorten a high forehead.

Wide Jaws: Wide jaws can be offset by a narrow frame.

Narrow face: Decorative or contrasting temples can widen a face.

The Vision Council of America have a fantastic website which gives you many more tips about choosing your frames, as well as the latest fashion trends. Their website can be viewed at www.eyecessorize.com