“Someone with a high prescription needs thinner lenses and should choose their frame shape accordingly,” adds Lakhani. “Clear lens options can come with anti-reflection coating and anti-blue light coating for screen use, and it usually takes around one week from frame selection before they’re ready to pick up and be put to the test.”

Are wire or acetate eyeglasses best?

While tortoiseshell and semi-translucent acetate frames have certainly been the more popular of the two in recent years, each has merit. Small and circular wire frames (see Harry Potter) can provide a smarter, less in-your-face solution for people who don’t want their specs to make a big statement. On the more statement end of the wire spectrum are aviators, a brash nod to the 1980s best done in silver-tone metal. Acetate, meanwhile, tends to offer maximum versatility in design, with plenty of elements that brands can add a bolder mark. They’re also the glasses of choice for that classic Clark Kent appeal, and according to Lakhani, can be a more durable choice for lenses with higher prescriptions.

How much should you pay for eyeglasses?

Considering they’re an accessory you could be wearing an awful lot, eyeglasses are really something that shouldn’t be done on the cheap. Find a pair you love and don’t settle for the cheaper alternative. If that pair happens to cost less than £100, well, lucky you. Generally speaking, though, quality peepers will set you back anywhere between £125 and £500. When it comes to getting your prescription fitted, we recommend treating yourself to the added extras. Your eyeglasses will look all the better if they’re not prone to screen glare and/or magnifying your eyes.

Which frames suit which face shapes?

Like facial hair, the best eyeglasses for you are the ones that contour your face in a way that make the most of your features. If you have an oblong face and are a little long in the chin, for example, try and add width with your choice. If you have the opposite problem and your heart-shaped face tapers at the bottom like Ryan Gosling, choose a pair that minimises the top of the face to widen the chin. While these rules will work for some, it’s also advisable to think about your facial features. Sharp lines can be softened by rounded lenses while rounder faces with softer features can benefit from angular lines. See our picks of the best eyeglasses for different faces below.

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