I often read in magazines, articles on the web, and on the websites of eyeglass shops, "This shape of glasses for this face shapeI see special features such as

In conclusion, unfortunately, that type of article is rarely helpful in selecting eyeglasses.

On the other hand, you may even narrow down your choices by looking in the mirror and assuming that this shape must be the one you have chosen. This is a waste of time and money, because there are so many other shapes that would suit you better.

So why would a magazine mass produce such articles?

It's easy to edit the magazine nicely."
It makes the reader feel like they know what they're getting into."

This is a slightly inward-looking reason.

So how can you find spectacles that suit you?

The most important factor in selecting spectacles is size.

If the width of the face is perfectly suited to the width of the face and in balance with the height, then honestly speaking, the design, whether it is square or round, or whether the color is flashy or subdued, is a matter of taste.

Even if we think it looks great on them, we are often told by customers that "it doesn't look good on me. But in fact, it is not that it does not suit the customer, but that it is just not the design or image that the customer has in mind.

A professional optician can instantly tell if a pair of glasses is too big or too small for a customer's face.(If you can't do this, you're not a professional.)

Imagine that. It's easy to see how it can be compared to clothing.
However, glasses are not bought as often as clothes, so I think customers just don't know which model is right for them.

Advanced users can choose a slightly smaller or larger size depending on the design. However, if you don't know what size is right for you, it will be a problem before you know whether it looks good on you or not.

I would like you to use it then,Professional advice from opticiansIt is.

Perhaps you may recommend something that is not to your liking, but it should be a perfect fit for your face size. The rest is up to the customer to decide if they like it or not.

It will reduce the risk of feeling that you have made a mistake far more than if you had chosen it yourself.

This article was written by.

Ryoji Osaka

First-class opticianBorn and raised in Nakahara-ku, Kawasaki City. After working for a domestic manufacturer and a foreign IT company, I entered the eyeglass industry. In addition to the eyeglass industry, I enjoy contributing to the local community in Musashi-Kosugi by starting up a local community with my friends and cooperating in shopping district activities.