How to choose the right frame |Tips on how to choose glasses from ThinLenses

Nowadays glasses are not just a necessity but have become an essential fashion accessory. Choosing the right designer frame can make all the difference to getting the look that you want. Remember that with our low prices you can afford to get a pair for every occasion.

Why not use our Virtual Mirror and Virtual Assistant to ensure that you end up with the perfect frame? In addition to this, we have put together some useful hints and tips for you.

Face Shape

Most peoples faces tend to fall into one of the following categories

Making sure that you choose the right size glasses or sunglasses

Understanding the measurements shown is very important to making sure that you choose a frame that looks good and fits correctly. All frame measurements are given in millimetres and can usually be found on the inside of the arm or on the inside of the bridge.

For example, a frame with the following numbers, 50-20-140, means that the lens diameter is 50mm, the nose bridge is 20mm and the arm length is 140mm.

Lens Diameter: This is measured across the lens from the bridge

Bridge: This is the area which sits directly above your nose

Arm Length: This is the length of the arms on the frame

Before choosing a new frame we recommend that you look at your existing glasses and make a note of the measurements. You can then use these as a guide to ensure that your new frame is a perfect fit.

Whether you have a strong prescription, a complex prescription or simple prescription, ThinLenses can help. Choosing the right pair of reading glasses, prescription glasses, fashion glasses or designer glasses that fit perfectly with either glass lenses or plastic lenses, is essential to getting the look that you want. We provide glasses with single vision lenses, varifocal lenses, transitions lenses or high index lenses.

Unbelievably Brilliant Optician for Complex Lenses!

I turned to Thinlenses because I have such a complex prescription that my optician could no longer find anyone who manufactures my prescription to a 1.9 index. I have to admit I was terrified about ordering because my prescription is VERY complex (-15.5 and -16.75) and I really could not believe that somebody could make me a pair of glasses that would not only fit me, but also be the right prescription for just £244 including frames (the cheapest quote I could get for LENSES ONLY at 1.7 index was £550). Ash was extremely helpful and reassuring and so I placed my order with trepidation. However, when my glasses arrived I was astonished to find they actually fitted me better and gave me better vision than my old ones! And they are so lightweight and comfortable too. I really cannot recommend this optician enough – if they can deal with my prescription, they can deal with anything!
Mrs J Blade

I tried a cheaper high street brand. ThinLenses fixed their mistakes.

I’ve used ThinLenses consistently since my prescription became too complex for the online service I had used for years. I have a strong prescription, and now need varifocals. I have had five or six pairs of glasses and sunglasses lensed at ThinLenses now, and Ash and his team have gone above and beyond expectations every time, helping find solutions to get the prescription I need in a variety of vintage frames.
Recently, I tried using a cheaper service offered by a major high street retailer for a pair of sunglasses that weren’t for everyday use. The lenses they returned to me were incorrect and unwearable, and despite swearing they’d made them to my prescription, they were unusable. I sent them to Ash, who confirmed that the mainstream brand had made errors and cut corners. He was able, as usual, to send me a perfect set of lenses made to the same prescription.
Lesson learned, you get what you pay for. Particularly if you have complex requirements, ThinLenses are incredible. Quick turnaround, personal service, perfect product, every time.
Matt Lodder

Verified order

Absolutely 5 stars. Super fast, super friendly, very professional and fabulous customer service. Prices cannot be beaten. Just received my glasses & so pleased, I am going to get another pair. Many thanks to Ash & his team. ?
Marilyn Humber

	OVAL FACES People with Square faces should choose narrow frames that soften the facial lines and add the illusion of length		ROUND FACES People with Round faces should focus on narrow frames with more angular lines to add definition, length and interest to the face
	DIAMOND AND HEART People with Diamond and heart shaped faces would best suit narrow frames.		SQUARE FACES People with Square faces should choose narrow frames that soften the facial lines and add the illusion of length
	OBLONG FACE People with Oblong face shapes will benefit from added width or contrasting hapes		PEAR SHAPED FACES People with Pear shaped faces are flattered by wide or angular shaped frames.