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Frames & Lenses

Frames to fit you and your life

Professionally trained Opticians and frame stylists are in every TSO office to help you select frames that are both functional and fashionable. Shopping for frames starts with your prescription for lenses. Many lenses must have a certain shape for maximum effectiveness. Matching your lenses with a frame that fits well and looks good on you is what TSO Opticians do best. You can be assured of a wide selection of frames and a team of professionals whose recommendations you can trust.

Frame size matters

A frame should cover 20 to 30 percent of your face, with the top part of the frame closely following your eyebrow line. Too large a frame can catch glare and create distortions in your vision. If the frame is too small, your peripheral or side vision may be limited.

If your prescription is strong or you have astigmatism, consider small frames with rounded edges because they reduce distortions created by having too much of the lens outside the line of vision.

A good fit feels good

Your eyeglasses should fit comfortably and securely and should not rub behind your ears or irritate the bridge of your nose. If they don't feel right, a TSO Optician can adjust the hinges, bridges or temples for a more comfortable fit. They can also design the "tilt" of the glasses on your face and the "wrap" of the glasses around your face to maximize vision and comfort.

Framing your face When choosing a frame style, try on frames that are the opposite shape of your face.

  • Round shaped faces - square shapes that minimize roundness.

  • Heart shaped faces - frames with low temples and lenses that get wider at the bottom.

  • Square shaped faces - rounder frames that soften the lines of your face.

  • Triangular shaped faces - cat's eye shaped frames that complement your wider jaw line.

  • Oblong shaped faces - aviator or rimless bottoms that add width to the forehead while softening and narrowing the appearance of the jaw, chin and cheeks.

  • Oval shapes faces - frames that are wide as or wider than the broadest part of your face and help keep the oval's natural balance.

    • Frame materials

    Most frame materials are metal or plastic. Metal is the lightest, but plastic is more durable and often more suitable for children and people with thicker lenses. Some of the newest metal frames are so flexible; they can be twisted around your finger and still snap back undamaged. Safety glasses have built in safety features, including strong, polycarbonate materials that are resistant to breakage.

    The key to success with children who need to wear glasses is selecting a frame that is comfortable, durable and one that is downright "cool". Allowing your child to have a role in choosing frames makes getting glasses an exciting and personal experience.

    Frames for children

    When fitting children with glasses, your TSO Opticians will likely recommend a metal frame with flexible hinges for durability and nose pads for comfort. The lenses in children's glasses should be made of impact resistance polycarbonate material, which is strong and durable. A scratch resistant coating is also a good idea.

    Today's lens choices fit your special lifestyle

    With the variety of lenses available today, deciding which one is right for you can be confusing.

    After your complete eye exam at TSO, your TSO Doctor of Optometry will ask you a series of questions about style, comfort, fit and safety requirements that will help you make the right lens choices.

    Thin and light high index lenses

    Many TSO patients who are extremely nearsighted or farsighted are enjoying the benefits of new and advanced high index lenses made with flatter curves. Their precision designs reduce unwanted magnification and peripheral errors. The flatter curves decrease the center's thickness and reduce lens volume and weight. High index lenses offer a slim attractive lens whether you're nearsighted or farsighted. The lens minimizes magnification and improves the appearance of your eyes behind your glasses. The added bonus is a wider selection of stylish and fashionable frames from which to choose.

    Polycarbonate lenses

    If sports, safety, and children's eyewear are important considerations, a good choice is polycarbonate lenses because of their superior scratch and impact resistance, and lighter weight. All polycarbonate lenses also have built in materials that block UV light. Studies have shown that appropriate eyewear could reduce sports related eye injuries by 90%.

    Sun-sensitive lenses from light to dark

    Sun-sensitive lenses change naturally from light to dark automatically. They are made in lightweight plastic and are lighter on your nose and much more comfortable than glass lenses. These lenses also have a built in scratch protection and are 100% UV protected.

    Progressive "no-line" lenses

    If you have more than one vision problem, you are likely to need multi-focal lenses. Traditionally, bifocals offer near and distance vision while trifocals are designed for near, mid-range and distance vision.

    Today there is a lens that makes bifocals with lines separating the ranges of vision a thing of the past. Progressive lenses, also called "no line bifocals", duplicate the natural movement of your eyes giving you a full range of focus so you see clearly and comfortably at all distances, including those in-between areas that bifocals miss.

    Good candidates are people in their early 40s just beginning to have a problem with seeing well close-up, and people who switch between reading and distance glasses and want an alternative.

    Anti-reflective coating reduces glare

    There are two benefits when you choose anti-reflective (AR) coating or treatment on your lenses. AR coating provides a cosmetic value because your eyes - not irritating glare - are visible through your lenses. Your vision is better, too, because the coating eliminates distracting reflections that occur, particularly with night driving.

    Scratch resistance coating

    An important and cost effective way to preserve your lens investment is to add a scratch resistant coating, which hardens the surface of your lenses. Also, consider adding a lens tint that adds fashion to your len's choice. A tint or surface coating blocks hazardous ultraviolet (UV) rays.