So you're thinking about buying eyeglasses online?

Riverside Eye Center providing eye care and eye wear for Columbus, OH, Upper Arlington, OH, Hilliard, OH, and Dublin, OH.

We live in a world, where more and more consumers are accustomed to shopping for anything and everything online, eyeglasses are one item that should be carefully considered before you click that purchase button.  Although online stores often advertise reduced prices, the benefits of choosing a physical optical store far overshadow the “deals” you might score online.

One of the best reasons for purchasing glasses at a physical optical store rather than online is that you have an experienced optician to advise you through the process.  Our staff can assist you with the numerous variables you need to consider when choosing the right glasses.

Above and beyond the help you will find at a physical optical shop, you will also be able to try on the glasses prior to buying.  Glasses that don’t fit properly can result in pain and frustration and can also inhibit your vision.  Also, you don’t get to see what they really look like or how they feel until you have them.  To a greater extent than your wardrobe, eyeglasses require proper fit and comfort to work effectively.

Even more than the fit and feel of your glasses, proper eyesight demands accurate PD calculation.  The optical center of your lenses gives you the clearest vision, making it crucial to properly determine the pupillary distance, or PD.  It can be tricky to measure your own PD, but without it, your lenses won’t be positioned properly in the frames.

While shopping online is often great for other purchases, the case of eyeglasses you’re better off staying with your local optometry center where you can find eyeglasses that are appropriate for you and your lifestyle.


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