It’s never been easier to shop from the comfort of your own home. You can do it on a laptop, an iPad or a smartphone. You can buy everything from clothes to power tools to office supplies at the click of a button.
But not everything should be purchased online - especially prescription eyewear. There are several disadvantages to turning to the web for such an important purchase, which can drastically affect your day-to-day life, and many reasons why visiting a Dallas Optical center is a better option.
Getting The Right Frames
Appearance might not be the most important factor in purchasing new eyewear, but it certainly is a factor. When shopping for frames online, you can never be certain that what you see is what you get. Perhaps the color isn’t quite the same. Or the level of craftsmanship isn’t what was promised.
Without trying on a wide selection of frames, there is no way to truly gauge how a certain frame might look or the quality of construction. Just like in an optical center, the frames found online might look great on a model, but turn out not to be right for you. In a Dallas Optical center, if the frame doesn’t fit, you simply move on to one that does. If you’ve ordered your prescription eyewear online, this isn’t an option.
Getting The Right Fit
Most prescription eyeglass wearers will agree comfort is important. When ordering frames online, comfort isn’t guaranteed.
A pair of untried frames might turn out to squeeze your head or be too loose and slide down your nose. Maybe they have corners that scratch or nosepads that pinch.
None of these are issues can be addressed before purchasing new glasses online. If the glasses you try in a Dallas Optical center don’t fit right, you can choose different frames. Once your glasses are finished, the Optician will contact you to come in, and will check to make sure your glasses fit properly. This is not the case with ordering online.
Getting The Best Vision
Achieving optimal vision doesn’t just mean having the correct prescription when ordering glasses.
An experienced optician can tell you whether the frame you’ve selected is right for your vision and lifestyle. They can assist you in selecting the correct lens type for your eyewear needs.
They also have the training to take certain measurements in order to ensure your prescription eyeglasses are made to give you the best vision possible. An accurate pupillary distance -- or PD - is vital. It tells the eyeglasses lab how to place the lenses in your frames so the optical center, the part of the lens that gives you the truest vision, is optimized for you. While the measurement can be done at home, accurate results are tricky and require practice.
Savings Versus Unexpected Costs
Shopping online might produce great deals compared to visiting a Dallas Optical center, but are the savings real?
If the frames don’t fit or the PD isn’t accurate, the costs increase. You add the cost of shipping when sending them back, as well as the time it takes to pack them up and drive to a Post Office.
Also, cheaper eyewear can translate to cheaper quality. The inexpensive frames might turn out to be of low-quality materials and be more likely to need replacing. Likewise, cheap lenses might be low grade and provide poorer vision.
If you’re buying new eyeglasses, visit the experienced opticians at Carter Eye Center. Carter Optical’s experts can help you pick the right frames and lenses for optimum comfort and superior vision.
