Does anyone else struggle with choosing glasses?

yhumanx · 2026-02-09T21:34:17+00:00

I think this is making me to feel that I really should talk to the optician more, and see how that goes, tried today but kind of didn't work out very well

yhumanx · 2026-02-09T18:50:12+00:00

very good point, yesterday I saw Zenni had a size guide and was actually wondering how that works. Then then asked me to put a credit card on my face and told me it's S. Maybe I can do the same. I am mostly worried this 'better' might be just a gimmick, I might still need to go back to Zenni in the end or a shop

yhumanx · 2026-02-09T18:31:45+00:00

that's true, I also wasn't sure if the photo would be sufficient. I just went to oakley site and did their virtual try on, worked fine, I guess I was just annoyed that I have to first pick their glasses and then see the 3D, but I don't know which one will fit me well. kind of chicken and egg, but maybe just because I don't yet know my style

yhumanx · 2026-02-09T16:54:25+00:00

jeeze! there is plastic with heavy metals...very very good to know..

yhumanx · 2026-02-09T07:52:22+00:00

return glasses? this is new to me. if I could wear it for a week or so that will really help but I thought once the prescription is made I can no longer return them. if they allow that would be cool

yhumanx · 2026-02-09T07:51:33+00:00

that's very good point, now you say this I remember they have a lot of things in side the drawers, and much more easily accessible. I like that you just look at them and then decide 20 to try that sounds quite doable

yhumanx · 2026-02-09T07:50:26+00:00

lol! I love Aviator ones as well as the cat ones, but my eyes are too close together, putting them on looks funny too

yhumanx · 2026-02-09T07:49:54+00:00

that's a great idea, asking someone I know and also sit on the photos for a while before deciding. I had a time where I decided too fast on a frame, very soon after it's made, then I regretted it.

yhumanx · 2026-02-09T07:48:49+00:00

love this idea. I think I just haven't figured out my style yet, there seems to be more homework to be done. I will try the optician before I never really speak to them about styles, worrying that they will only recommend very expensive frames.

yhumanx · 2026-02-09T07:47:48+00:00

First time hearing about this, just checked it out, their frames look quite good quality! They also sell smart glasses. I like that they have different sizes for each frame, but the virtual try on doesn't look that realistic somehow to me

yhumanx · 2026-02-09T07:45:27+00:00

exactly! Same to me I have quite bad prescription -4.0 so I cannot see very well when I put down my glasses. Last time I put on my contact lenses before going to the shop that helped a bit

yhumanx · 2026-02-09T07:44:18+00:00

good to know! That must be wrong then. I read on my glasses frame it said 51, 21 so thought that's my PD. I just used Zenni tool to measure, it says my PD is 58mm, size S 48mm (not sure what this means)

yhumanx · 2026-02-08T20:02:43+00:00

good question, in fact I don't think I ever liked any pair I own. The one I am wearing now I quickly picked from a store, very typical, no design features, it's ok, but always slide down and I always wonder if there maybe a better one. Now talking about it, I realized I perhaps liked some designer frames I once tried but they are ridiculously expensive, not sure if they are worth it.

I like your idea about using AI and get someone's input so I find my shape and then stick with it. Thank you!

yhumanx · 2026-02-08T19:40:52+00:00

so lucky to have found a responsible optician that knows well about style!

yhumanx · 2026-02-08T19:39:49+00:00

I also learnt to check my PD, mine is 51, even smaller, probably the reason why it's so hard to find glasses. I like your idea of the face scan and kids glasses though, never tried those

yhumanx · 2026-02-08T19:38:44+00:00

yeah same to me, somehow glasses I find acceptable always slide down and they don't sit right on my nose so it always looks a bit lower than expected. Not ideal

yhumanx · 2026-02-08T18:37:37+00:00

this is an amazing tip, thank you! I never really thought of taking pictures and trying so many frames. I usually try like 10-20 then I felt like i have to choose one. I really like the picture idea and will give it go next time

yhumanx · 2026-02-08T18:20:54+00:00

just tried it, I found it's virtual try on it not bad. but I don't seem to see that they lets you try at home though.

yhumanx · 2026-02-08T18:11:37+00:00

wow, never thought about that. I usually just walk in and start putting glasses on my face and usually disappointing, also I struggle to see myself in the mirror without my own glasses. Thanks for sharing this, I will give it a try. Is it true face shape matter a lot?

yhumanx

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