{"id":1267,"date":"2022-12-14T14:53:28","date_gmt":"2022-12-14T19:53:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.warbyparker.com\/learn\/?p=1267"},"modified":"2026-04-02T03:12:30","modified_gmt":"2026-04-02T07:12:30","slug":"how-to-choose-glasses","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stage.warby.io\/learn\/how-to-choose-glasses","title":{"rendered":"What Kind of Glasses Should You Get? How To Choose Eyeglasses in 4 Steps"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Picking out new glasses<\/a> should be a fun experience and an opportunity to play with your personal style. But it can also feel overwhelming\u2014there are so many frames to choose from! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In our opinion, there’s no one correct way to go about selecting your new frames. It really comes down to trying a bunch of them on and choosing the pair that makes you look and feel like the best version of yourself. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, there are a few factors you might want to consider before you buy. In this piece, we’ll talk about how to choose the best eyeglass frames for you based on eye health needs, fashion considerations, and more. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

First, Establish What Kind of Eyeglasses You Need<\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Before shopping around, it\u2019s crucial to know what kind of eyeglasses and lenses you need from a health perspective. Different types of lenses<\/a> accommodate different vision problems and can impact the style of frame<\/a> you choose. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For example, lenses that correct astigmatism<\/a> are different from lenses that correct for nearsightedness<\/a>\u2014and that\u2019s not even getting into the world of multifocal lenses for presbyopia<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

An eye doctor will determine the best prescription lenses and glasses type<\/a> for you depending on the results of your comprehensive eye exam<\/a>. Once you know these requirements, you can start thinking about aesthetics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n

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You can\u2019t choose glasses until you have a prescription\u2014our expert optometrists can help.<\/p>\n

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How To Choose Glasses That Look Great on You<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Time to address the question of the hour: What kind of glasses should I get? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although we can\u2019t definitively tell you how to decide on glasses frames\u2014everyone\u2019s needs and wants are different\u2014we can recommend some approaches for making that decision easier.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 1: Get To Know Your Face Shape<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Glasses can highlight or counterbalance different facial features, so some people find it helpful to research different face shapes<\/a> before picking out frames. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Of course, everyone\u2019s face is unique and can\u2019t be neatly placed into a simple category. But face shapes can function as rough guidelines for choosing glasses if you\u2019re willing to make some generalizations. Some common face shapes include: <\/p>\n\n\n\n