The most common way to order Glasses online. This is a summary of how most online prescription order forms work. It is very important you enter the correct information or of course your glasses will arrive with the incorrect lenses.
1) To order prescription eyeglasses, you will need an up-to-date prescription from an optometrist or ophthalmologist. You also should have your PD, That is the distance between the center of your eyes when looking forward. If you do not have your PD or do not enter a PD value a average PD will be added for you but it can not guaranteed this measurement will be best for you. It is best to call your optometrist and ask for your PD if it is not on your prescription form.
2) If you want the frames without prescription lenses just check 0 as values and “fashion only” in the drop downs
3) Select a frame you would like to try on.
4) Below the frames on your frame page is where you upload a photo from a file or instantly from your webcam or you can chose a model that may have similar features to try the glasses on. This is known as the “try on” or “virtual mirror” feature and most online eyeglasses sites will have this.
4) Be sure to drag the red dots to the center of your eyes so the glasses will be the right size and scale for your face, some sites will automatically size your photo to be in scale with the frames your going to try on.
5) Click on the “try on” or “virtual Mirror” function and the glasses you chose will be placed on your face, you can most often use your mouse to drag and adjust them fit just right and in the right position.
6) Save the picture and you can try on as many frames as you like until you find the perfect ones for you.
7) If your happy with the frames click on “Buy These Frames ” and most often you will be directed to the “Lens Order” page.
8) Now you need to enter your prescription, use the drop down tabs to find and select the correct value that is on your prescription, (on some sites you may have to enter your prescription manually) make sure you enter all the values on your prescription into the right sections on the lens order form. if your prescription does not have a value that matches the sections of the order form that means that value does not apply to your prescription and is not necessary. You will then enter your PD (pupil distance) see #1.
9) Once your prescription is entered go ahead and select any options you may also want with your glasses using the option drop downs or check boxes. Be sure to re-check your entered prescription and make sure it matches your prescription exactly. Most sites will also allow you to “upload” your prescription you received from your eye Doctor if your still unsure)
10) When you are finished with your prescription options, click the ‘Add To Cart’ button.
This will most often be the process for about 90% of the online prescription glasses sites. Hope this helps.
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