Frame fitting is its own skill. We look at face shape and how strong a prescription is before recommending a frame, because a thick lens in a delicate frame will always look heavier than it needs to. Every pair is adjusted to fit before it leaves the counter.
Lens choices get explained in plain language, not a features list. Single vision against progressives, and the honest adjustment period progressives take. High-index lenses for a strong prescription, so the lens stays thin. Anti-reflective coating for night driving and screens. Photochromic lenses for one pair that works indoors and out. We treat blue-light filtering as optional, not a must-have - the evidence for it is thinner than the marketing suggests.
Contact lenses start with measuring the curve of your eye, not picking a box off a shelf. We fit a trial pair first, walk through daily against monthly wear, and for some patients discuss multifocal contacts as an alternative to reading glasses. One firm rule we do not soften: never sleep in contacts that are not approved for it, and keep them out of pool and shower water.
