Eyeglasses
What brands of prescription glasses are available?
Spazioottica offers a wide selection of eyeglasses from the best brands selected to ensure, in addition to the aesthetic beauty of the frames, also their actual functionality in technical terms.
Among the many brands available in our store for prescription glasses:
Cartier
Celine
Dolce&Gabbana
Fendi
Gucci
Kartell
Montblanc
Persol
Polo Ralph
Lauren
Ray-ban
Tiffany
How can I buy prescription glasses online?
Spazioottica allows you to buy your new prescription glasses easily, quickly and completely safely.
All you have to do is choose the frame you prefer from the wide selection of brands available, indicate your eye prescription and customize the ophthalmic lenses by choosing the treatments you need according to your needs.
Our team of opticians will work in our laboratories to provide you with the highest quality glasses in the shortest possible time, able to combine style and comfort.
How do I choose the right frame for my face?
Taking into account the shape of your face can help you choose the perfect prescription glasses to enhance your face.
How to measure the face?
Face length: Measure from the top of your forehead (where your hairline begins) to your chin.
Forehead width: Measure from point to point along the fullest part of the forehead.
Cheek width: Measure the distance between the outer corners of your eyes.
Jaw Width: Measure the distance between the outer corners of the jaw.
The measurements of the face will allow you to understand what its shape is and, consequently, which prescription glasses can enhance you the most:
Oval face: Considered the most versatile of all, generally all frames look good on oval faces.
Square Face: Oval, round, or rounded corner frames.
Round face: Angular, rectangular, geometric frames.
These guidelines can help you when choosing your prescription glasses, but don't forget that the perfect frame is one that makes you feel comfortable and confident, regardless of your face shape.
How to choose optical lenses?
The choice of optical lenses depends mainly on your prescription. In general, the higher the prescription, the higher the lens index must be to obtain thin and light lenses.
The lenses are made of different materials, and the high-index ones allow you to obtain thinner lenses with an aspherical design, improving the lightness and aesthetics of your frames.
The final thickness of your optical lenses is influenced by several factors, including:
Frame size: If you choose a large frame or a large frame, the rim of the lens may be thicker as it needs to fit the size of the frame. This can slightly increase the thickness of the lenses in general.
Frame material: Frames can be made of different materials, such as plastic or metal. Frames with a thin metal rim tend to make the lenses look thicker, even if the lenses are actually thin. This is due to the visibility of the metal rim around the lens.
Interpupillary Distance (PD): Your PD is the distance between your pupils, and it's essential for precise vision correction. If the frame you choose is not suitable for your PD, it may affect the appearance of the lenses. For example, if the frame is too loose or too tight compared to your PD, the lenses may not look as thin as desired.
In summary, when selecting a frame for your glasses, it's important to consider how it fits your PD and personal style, as well as the necessary vision correction. A well-fitting frame will help achieve the desired thin and light look for your optical lenses, regardless of the refractive index of the lens material.
What is the difference between single vision and progressive or multifocal lenses?
Single vision lenses: They are used for a single visual correction, such as near or far vision: in other words, they are used to compensate for visual defects such as myopia (visual defect that consists of difficulty in focusing on distant objects) or hyperopia (a defect for which the vision of near objects is more blurred than distant ones).
Progressive or multifocal lenses: They are suitable for those who need to correct both near and distance vision, allowing you to take advantage of a single lens to have correct vision at all distances, including the intermediate one, without constantly changing glasses. Unlike bifocals, which have only two correction zones, progressive lenses offer a smooth transition between different fields of vision.
What is the difference between progressive and Office lenses?
Office lenses: Occupational lenses, Office lenses are designed to adapt to the vision needs typical of the work context in the office, these lenses are characterized by a greater width of the field of vision for near and intermediate than for distance vision. It is the perfect solution for those who spend many hours in front of the PC and need an optimal view at near and intermediate distances, such as those who work at a desk. They are not suitable for driving.
Progressive lenses: Multifocal lenses, they have three distinct areas of vision - near, intermediate, far - and are designed for the needs of the eyes in everyday use.
How do you use glasses with progressive lenses?
The use of glasses with progressive lenses requires a short period of adaptation, which is necessary to learn how to use the three main areas of the lenses: far, intermediate and near.
For a faster fit, we recommend wearing your glasses constantly and only removing them if necessary. Over time, your eyes will get used to it and automatically find the clearest reading area.
Initially, you may feel a slight movement of peripheral objects when walking or moving your head rapidly, but this sensation will disappear with continuous use.
How should the prescription for glasses be read?
In your prescription for glasses, you will find important information such as:
SPH (Sphere/Spherical): Indicates correction for nearsightedness (if preceded by '-') or hyperopia (if preceded by '+').
CYL (Cylinder/Cylindrical): Indicates correction for astigmatism.
Axis: Shows the orientation of the astigmatism in degrees.
ADD: Indicates the additional correction for the read.
PD (Interpupillary Distance): Measures the distance between your pupils for precise vision correction.
Prism: Detects corrections for vision deviations.
PL (Plano): Indicates the absence of corrections for nearsightedness or farsightedness.
What does prescription for prescription glasses mean?
Prescription for prescription glasses is the document issued by your eye doctor after an eye exam. This document contains all the details you need to manufacture your glasses. According to the Law of Ophthalmic Practice, ophthalmologists must provide prescriptions from their patients free of charge.
Be sure to ask your doctor to include interpupillary distance (PD) in your prescription to ensure clear and accurate vision.
Knowledge of eyeglass prescription
- Nearsightedness: Difficulty seeing distant objects
- Hyperopia: Need for correction for near and far objects.
- Presbyopia: Gradual loss of near vision with aging.
- Astigmatism: Blurred vision due to an irregular shape of the cornea.
- ADD: Additional correction for reading.
- CYL (Cylinder/Cylindrical): Correction for astigmatism.
- SPH (Sphere/Spherical): Correction for nearsightedness or farsightedness.
- Axis: Astigmatism orientation.
- OD, OS, OU: Abbreviations for right eye, left eye, and both eyes.
- Prism: Correction for vision deviations.
Can I order prescription glasses with anti-reflective or anti-blue light lenses?
Yes, Spazioottica offers its customers a wide range of ophthalmic lens treatments designed to meet different visual needs, including anti-reflective or anti-blue light coatings.
What is the advantage of anti-reflective lenses?
Through the anti-reflective coating, the amount of reflections on the inner and outer surface of the lens is reduced. In addition to having an aesthetic function, the anti-reflective coating allows more light to pass through the lens, making the image clearer.
What is the advantage of anti-reflective lenses?
Blue light is an electromagnetic radiation that is also present in nature but which in recent years.
has become very popular due to digital devices that use LCD and LED technology. Prolonged exposure can affect the circadian rhythm, cause eye strain, and disrupt sleep – a common problem for those who spend a lot of time in front of the screen of their devices.
Anti-blue light lenses significantly reduce the negative effects on visual health by blocking the harmful part of blue light and allowing the positive part to filter through, which promotes the general well-being of the body and stimulates the production of melatonin.
What lens treatments are available?
In addition to anti-reflective and anti-blue light lenses, Spazioottica offers its customers a wide range of ophthalmic lens treatments.
Hard (no anti-reflective only hardening treatment)
HMC (Basic Anti-Glare)
Giacer Plus (anti-glare)
Glacier Plus UV ( antiriflesso )
Glacier Sun UV (for anti-reflective prescription sunglasses)
Blue Zero (anti-glare blue light)
Ocean (anti-glare)
Expression ( anti-glare latest released )
Photochromic Hard (without anti-glare)
Photochromic Glacier Plus (with anti-glare)
Photochromic polarized Glacier Sun uv (anti-glare)
How should I clean my glasses?
Proper cleaning of the glasses is very important to ensure the functionality of the lenses over time. It is sufficient to clean the glasses with lukewarm water and a non-aggressive soap - such as hand soap - also paying attention to the frame, especially the nose pads where dirt nests more easily. Dry your glasses with a clean microfiber cloth. Alternatively, you can use sprays that are specially designed to clean your glasses.
What never to do:
Use water that is too hot: Excessive heat may damage some lens coatings, such as anti-reflective coating.
Use cloths that are not suitable for cleaning glasses: fibers of unsuitable fabric can permanently scratch the lenses. Also avoid tissues or paper towels so as not to ruin your glasses.
Use household glass cleaners: it can damage both the lenses and the frame.
How can I get help after purchasing my prescription glasses?
After the purchase of prescription glasses, our team of opticians carefully follows each customer to ensure an optimal fit for the new glasses. We're here to answer any questions you may have and provide personalized assistance, and our goal is to make sure your new glasses offer the most comfortable and vision possible.
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