Eyeglasses FAQs

At StylEyes, our optometrists near you in West Des Moines would like to answer a few common eyeglasses questions patients ask when their vision changes or they are looking for an updated look. Read on for insights from our doctors fitting the latest prescription glasses, designer eyeglasses, and lenses for clearer sight and confidence.

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How Often Should My Glasses Prescription Be Checked?

The American Optometric Association recommends eye health exams every 1 to 2 years for most adults, focusing on changes to sight, structure, and function that impact lens prescriptions over time. School-age children need a comprehensive assessment annually since growing eyes change more quickly. Beyond exams, have your current eyeglasses reviewed within the year if blurred vision arises to determine if an updated prescription better optimizes clarity at specific distances or lighting conditions.

What Frames Suit My Facial Features and Lifestyle?

During your exam, StylEyes’ optical staff evaluate your prescription needs, facial proportions, usual activities, and personal style preferences to curate just-right trendy eyeglasses, enhancing your look with proper vision correction. Trying on multiple sizes and eyeglasses styles while referencing aesthetic factors like symmetry, skin tones, and hair color results in frame front, temple style, and color recommendations tailored just for you. We keep up with all the latest eyewear collections and fashionable frames to create a signature look you love.

What Eyeglass Lens Options Should I Consider?

Of course, lens powers match your refractive error, but also consider enhancements like light-reactive transitional lenses for frequent daylight-to-indoor transitions. Anti-reflective coating reduces nighttime halos, improving contrast and safety when driving after dark. For screen fatigue headaches, specialized lenses filter high-energy blue light wavelengths. Photochromic lenses conveniently darken in sunlight, then lighten when indoors. Ask your West Des Moines eye doctor to explain all the helpful innovations, improving comfort and visual accuracy through your bespoke glasses.

How Soon After My Exam Will Glasses Be Ready?

Pressing visual needs may warrant expedited glass completion in under an hour by requesting urgent fabrication. Otherwise, allow approximately 7 to 10 days for careful crafting, including precision lens generation cut specifically to fit your chosen frame size and shape. Comprehensive quality assurance inspections before pickup prevent distortion and discomfort while confirming the proper look, feel, and visual clarity meet your standards for daily wear. We want you to be totally satisfied with prescription eyewear from StylEyes.

Contact An Optometrist Near You

Call StylEyes in West Des Moines today to book your comprehensive eye health exam and frame styling consultation. Rediscover your distinct vision enhanced by our exceptional optometry services and tribrid luxury eyewear collections.

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