In my twenty-five years as an optician, Ive found that most consumers dont know how to obtain an effective pair of prescription glasses. They think that all they must do is choose a flattering pair of frames. Nothing could be further from the truth. For one thing, prescription glasses are not simply a fashion accessory; theyre a medical device. For another, its up to you and your eye-care provider to make sure you have the best vision possible. In the following pages, Ill tell you what to expect from eye-care providers and what your contribution should be. Remember, you only have one pair of eyes, and they deserve your closest attention.

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This guide will take you through the process of purchasing eyeglasses. Whether you have worn them all of your life or you are planning on getting your first pair of glasses, this guide will help you make informed decisions when purchasing your eyewear. From the eye exam to deciding on which lens enhancements will suit your needs and lifestyle.

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From 13th century Franciscan monks to Beyoncé in Black is King, Making a Spectacle charts the fascinating ascension of eyeglasses—from an unsightly but useful tool to fashion's must-have accessory. The power of glasses to convey a range of vivid messages about their wearers have made them into a billion-dollar business that appeals to cool kids and rock stars, and those who want to be like them, but the fashionable history of eyeglasses is fraught with anxiety and drama. At the beginning of the 20th century, the assessment in Vogue and Harper's Bazaar was that spectacles were "invariably disfiguring." Invisibility was the best option, and glasses were only to be put on once the lights at the opera went dark. While variations of that glasses-shaming sentiment appeared at regular intervals over the next 100 years or so, eyeglasses continued to evolve into an endless array of shapes, colors, purposes, and personalities. Once sunglasses took off in the 1930s, the magazine editorial made glasses a conspicuous part of the fashion narrative. Eyeglasses went to the ski slopes, the stables, the beach, the Havana hotel. Plastic innovations made a candy-colored rainbow of cat-eyes and "starlet" styles possible. Suddenly, everyone had the opportunity to look like Jackie O on vacation in Capri. Making a Spectacle traces contemporary high fashion frames back to their origins: the military aviator, the glam cat eye, the nerdly Oxford, the high-tech shield, the fanciful butterfly, the lowly rimless, and other styles all make an appearance. Featuring interviews with influential designers, makers, and purveyors of glasses including Adam Selman, Kerin Rose Gold, and l.a. Eyeworks, Making a Spectacle also takes a look at today's most cutting edge eyewear, showing the reader the latest and most innovative ways to see and be seen.