My husband and I both wear glasses, and we both had to update our frames this year. I primarily wear contacts, so I just wear my glasses at bedtime and first thing in the morning. My husband, though, wears glasses all day. His prescription is -7.75 (bottle caps!!!) and he has a narrow face so it's difficult for him to find glasses that are affordable, stylish, and flattering.
I was recently given the opportunity to review a pair of glasses from
www.justeyewear.com and decided on the ultimate test--my husband's prescription.
On www.justeyewear.com, you are able to search for frames with many different filters--search by gender, frame type (full rim, semi-rimless, rimless), frame material (bendable, titanium, plastic, metal), frame size (small, medium, large) and price (up to $93). Or, you can click on the "Search by Size" tab and enter the specifications for arm length, bridge, frame depth/width and so on for more advanced searches. We found it easier to find what we wanted with the "Search by Size" option.
After measuring my husbands current glasses and knowing we wanted something smaller, we searched for men, small, and plastic. Rimless glasses don't look the best on him, so we searched for semi-rimless. He was tired of his old very classic look and wanted something a little edgier and more modern, but still classic enough for interviews (he's job hunting).
We found lots of frames that met all his criteria, and we were surprised that the prices were so reasonable. To order, we clicked on
the frames he chose, and entered the info requested about lens type (there is an extra charge for thin polycarbonate, super thin, or polarized sunglasses), coatings, tint, and prescription specifics. We opted for the polycarbonate lenses to make the glasses a bit thinner and lighter. The frames are black with a wide earpiece that has some thin gray pinstripes on it. My husband thought they were a nice 1940's meets 2010 blend of styles.
After we placed the order, we received an email confirmation and could check in to see the status of the order. We received the glasses by mail in a couple of weeks and my husband eagerly tried on the glasses for the real test. They fit well, he could see well, and he likes them. Success on all counts! Here's Hubby striking a pose...
He's been wearing them daily now for a couple of months, and has received many compliments. The frames seem sturdy. So far, so good! The total for the glasses (with frames and upgraded polycarbonate lenses with a scratch-resistant coating) came to $122. Normally his glasses cost about $300+, so this was a substantial savings, and he had a much wider selection of styles to choose from than he typically does at the eye doctor's office.
We're very satisfied, and will definitely be buying glasses from
Just Eyewear again.
Disclosure: I was given a $50 discount on the purchase of glasses in order to try out Just Eyewear. No other compensation was received. All opinions expressed are honest and my own (and my husband's! :)
