Eyeglass Frame Catalogs

Browsing through eyeglass frame catalogs is the perfect way to make sure you get exactly the style you want at the best price possible. You can quickly see which colors or sizes a company makes in a specific frame style rather than depending on the displays at the optical shops you visit. While you may be able to sift through paper catalogs at the store if you find a frame style you like in the wrong size or an unflattering color, you can also look online first and go in armed with information. If you're really confident in your pick, you can even order online.

At a glance, looking at an eyeglass frames catalog can tell you:

• What the total selection is like, not just what's on the rack in the stores
• Other available sizes, which is especially important for those who need smaller or wider frames than average
• Colors available
• Price

Online catalogs make it especially easy to narrow down based on your size, color, style, and other preferences. They also make it easier and less time-consuming to comparison shop.

There are plenty of online eyeglass frame catalogs online, including:

• IC Frames: This catalog is easy to navigate with categories on the left side and pictures of new items worth checking out on the right. They have eyeglass frames, sunglasses, and more. They also make it easy to narrow down the type of frames you're looking for: men's, women's, kids', or unisex. You can also browse by manufacturer or do a search for something specific you have in mind. Any discounts or specials they are running will be listed right on the main page. You can order just the frames or you can get prescription lenses inserted before they ever ship them to you.
• Focusers: You can browse online at Focusers or you can request a paper catalog to look through at your leisure. There are sometimes additional frame styles in the paper catalog as well as special discounts that don't work when you shop exclusively online. Focusers makes it easy to shop online for your eyeglass frames, including categories such as Face or Head Size (smaller and wider than average frames), Civil War Replicas, Most Popular, Updated Classics, and more. You can even view all the frames at once from a showing of thumbnail images.
• Zenni Optical: This is a catalog that is exclusively online. Sadly, you won't be able to try on the lenses in a store before buying. However, the frames here are incredibly inexpensive. You can either purchase the frames alone or go for one of the also inexpensive lens options.
• Pearle Vision: At Pearle Vision's website, you may be able to get a wider variety of frames to choose from than you would in a single store. To help you decide on the perfect pair without the assistance of an optician, you can click the "Choosing Frames" link for advice based on any allergies to certain metals you have, your face size and shape, and your lifestyle.
• Theydoctor.com: You may be surprised by the selection you can find here. For a quick look, visit the site and click Designer Eyewear for a list of available brands.

The best way to know that you're getting exactly what you want is to check out all the options. While you may be able to easily pluck a frame off the rack at the optical shop when you go in for your eye appointment, if you're having trouble, it's worth asking to look through a catalog or to browse through one online.

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