How to Buy Your Next Pair of Glasses Online

The purpose of this article is to simply describe what you need to do to buy your first pair of glasses online. I will not recommend particular retailers, as you can find that info in several of my other articles and also check out the links on the right of this page. Purchasing eyewear online seems daunting at first. If you're like me, purchasing and fitting prescription glasses always seemed like a complex procedure best left to professionals. The truth is, if you know your prescription and have your existing rx glasses handy, it is really quite simple to purchase glasses online.

The Seven Critical Numbers

First, find your current prescription. I keep mine in the health file in my filing cabinet. If you can't find your prescription, visit wherever you last had your eyes examined and request a copy. Your optician, optometrist, or ophthalmologist is required by law to release your eyewear prescription to you. You now need to make note of a few critical pieces of information from your prescription (see example above--click to enlarge). Among other information, you should see three columns on your prescription--sphere, cylinder, and axis.

In the example above, these are abbreviated SPH. CYL. and AXIS. These three columns will have two rows, Right and Left. In the prescription above, this is simply abbreviated R and L. Many doctors instead use the latin abbreviations, which are OD and OS. OD means right eye and OS means left eye. Jot down a quick copy of the six numbers or simply keep your prescription handy. These six critical numbers define how your lens will be carved. Any online eyewear retailer will ask for the input of these six numbers.

In addition to these six numbers, there is one more critical number, the Pupillary Distance, or PD. This is a measure, in millimeters, of the space between your eyes. In the example prescription above, you'll see the Pupillary Distance of the patient is 62. Jot down this number also, it is the seventh of your seven critical numbers.

A Final Measurement

A somewhat less critical number is your temple length. If you're lucky, you'll also see a temple length and bridge size in your prescription. If not, don't sweat it, you can figure it out yourself. The temple length describes the length of the two bars that connect the glasses to your ears. It is measured from where the 90-degree curve from your lens structure to the side bars (temples) begins to the very end of the temple, including the curve. It is not measured from the flex point of the temples, because the "stub" between the flex point and lens structure is not a standard size.

Now, take out some measuring tape (preferably the type of tape used for fitting clothes and sewing, as it is very flexible) and measure an existing pair of glasses that fit comfortably. An average temple length for men is 135mm or 145mm. For women, 130mm to 140mm is standard. If your tape only has inches, measure to the nearest eighth or sixteenth and multiply that number by 25.4 to get the measurement in millimeters. Temple lengths are generally available in 5mm increments, such as 130, 135, 140, 145, etc. At most online eyeglasses stores, temple length is shown within a frame description and is not customizable. Therefore, you need to find a frame with an appropriate temple size. This sometimes varies if you are at a site specializing in designer glasses, where you have the option to input your own temple size.

Honestly, temple size is not a huge deal. I have one pair of glasses with 135mm temples and another with 140mm temples. Both pairs fit comfortably. If for some reason you can't come up with a temple measurement, don't let that stop you from making an eyewear purchase online. Instead, simply choose 140mm temples if you are a man and 135mm temples if you are a woman. Chances are, this length will fit comfortably.

What's your Style?

Armed with your seven critical numbers and an idea on your temple length, start browsing the myriad of online retailers. Pick out some favorite frames and open the individual pages in separate tabs or windows of your web browser. Similar to trying on glasses at a standard retailer, you need to figure out if the frames you like are appropriate for your face. You might visit my post on the topic of face shape. If you have a nice oval face, you're in luck, most any pair will look on you. If you have strong, angular features, a rounded or rimless pair will look god on you. If you have a very round face, choose a rectangular or hexagonal pair of glasses. If you just want a basic pair of professional glasses, go with titanium rimless.

Using your trusty measuring tape, you can compare other measurements of your existing glasses with what you are looking at online. The bridge measurement describes the distance between lenses, the height describes the distance from the lowest point on the front of the frame to the highest point, and the lens describes the distance between the end of the bridge and the beginning of the temple. Some retailers also offer free virtual try-on. This service, which I describe in will allow you to upload a picture and place a variety of frame types on your face.

Place your Order

So you've found the perfect pair of frames. Begin the checkout process. You should see boxes where you can enter your prescription information (the seven critical numbers). This will sometimes be in a table format similar to your prescription, or it may be a simple list. You'll also have the option to choose from a variety of coatings and add-ons. If you will be wearing your glasses day-in and day-out, I recommend choosing the anti-scratch and anti-reflective coatings. These really do make a difference and ease night driving (anti-reflective) and the longevity of being able to see clearly through your lens (anti-scratch). You can add on the UV coating if you wish, though it isn't critical. Photochromatic tinting (aka "transition lens") is also an option. Personally, I prefer buying a separate pair of prescription sunglasses, but that is up to you.

If you only wear glasses occasionally (maybe as a supplement to contact lenses), or are just purchasing a pair of Rx sunglasses that won't be worn every waking hour, you might choose to save money by skipping on the extras. If you are buying a pair for your accident-prone child, skimping on the extras might not be such a bad idea either. Avoid coatings and other add-ons will also allow you to get a great pair of prescription glasses for well under $40. After you've placed your order, you'll typically wait about 2-to-3 weeks for your glasses to be custom carved and delivered. The finished product will typically include a hard case and a soft cloth for lens cleaning.

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Side Note One: "Help, I don't have a prescription!"

If it has been a long time since your eyes have been examined, or if you just can't get a hold of your prescription, it's time to go visit an optometrist. While your neighborhood optometrist may charge $100 or more for a simple examination, discount stores like Wal-Mart, or optometrists in working-class neighborhoods will often offer an eye exam for $40 or less. Grab your yellow pages and start making phone calls. Chances are, you'll get the best price if you find an optometrist who has many customers without vision insurance.

Side Note Two: "How can it be so cheap?"

The price difference between online eyewear and glasses bought from a traditional retailer, or even Wal-Mart or Costco, is startling. An identical pair of titanium frames might cost $60 online and $220 at Wal-Mart. How can this be? What about the quality? I will categorically state that the quality of glasses received from the majority of online retailers is equal to or exceeds the quality found at your neighborhood eyewear shop or optometrist. The price differential comes from a number of factors, including the relative obscurity of online eyewear purchases, the fact that highly paid optometrists do not spend one-on-one time with the eyewear purchaser, and the fact that insurance companies are typically not involved with online eyewear purchases, thereby discouraging inflated prices.

Give it a try. I guarantee you'll be satisfied with your online eyewear purchase if you follow the steps outlined in this article.

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Comparing Polycarbonate Lenses With Standard CR39 Lenses

CR-39 refers to the material that is used to make the majority prescription lenses. It is an optical grade plastic polymer recognised for its light weight, chemical resistance properties and 'tint-ability'. In comparable prescriptions it is approximately half the weight of glass lenses, while being slightly thicker. Its impact resistance is greater than glass but does not rise to the level of polycarbonate and it should not be considered for applications where impacts are prevalent. On this basis, it is not recommended for active sports and motorcycling. It is more scratch resistant than polycarbonate, but will scratch if not properly taken care of.

Polycarbonate is an impact resistant material. It is becoming used more widely in recent times - especially for motorcycling and action sports. It is also used frequently for the glazing of rimless frames because of these properties. Although polycarbonate is impact resistant, it should not be considered indestructible. Polycarbonate is the strongest material available and will have the tendency to break into larger pieces, instead of the CR39's smaller pieces, and is, consequently, less hazardous. Polycarbonate is thinner than standard CR39.

Polycarbonate lenses are ten times more impact resistant than other plastics making them highly suitable for action sports or folk that are a little (shall we say) heavy-handed! They offer UV protection and stop 99.9% of rays from the sun, fluorescent lights and computer screens. Our polycarbonate lenses are supplied with a scratch resistant coating and are thinner than standard lens and therefore more comfortable to wear.

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- Lightweight
- Can be coated for scratch resistance
- Most have built-in UV radiation protection

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- About one-half the weight of glass
- Resistant to solvents and pitting
- More choices for coatings and tinting

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How to Choose Eyeglasses For Men

Men are always concerned about their comfort apart from style and fashion when it comes to their eyeglasses. The durability and the fit of the glasses matter to them much more than that of women. They may wear a frame according to the choice of someone special but they will not forgo their comfort under any circumstances. According to a research conducted by Vision Council of America the fact that comfort is the main concern for men was highlighted. About 59%of the men agreed to this fact. There was another majority of men who emphasized on durability of frames stating that frames that are flexible and does not break easily are their main concern.

Here we will discuss some points which will allow checking whether the eyeglass frame you are going for is comfortable. Make sure of the fact that the temples of the frame does not dig into the side of your head. The next fact you have to see is that the temples are long enough. You should also check out the nosepiece and make sure that they are adjustable and are made up of soft silicon material. The last thing you should check is that the eyeglass stays in place when you move your head up and down.

Men who are looking for frames which are more durable should ensure the fact that the frames are made up of titanium, stainless steel and other flexible material such as Flexon. These materials are very strong and are much more durable. Men's eyeglasses are such where there is a combination of fashion and function. There are five trends quite common in all men's eyeglasses.

Firstly the use of aviator glasses and double brow-bar style has been the latest trend. These eyeglasses are made of new material.

Secondly the use of large and bold frames is quite common today. This is the latest trend. These type of frames mostly suit men with big faces.

The third type of frames available today is in rimless and semi-rimless styles. These frames are mostly preferred by men who want a new look and trendy look. These frames along with anti-reflective glasses are very light and thus render a lot of comfort.

Fourthly the use of titanium frames is very common. This is because this material is very light weighted, non corrosive and very durable. Stainless steel and aluminum frames are also durable and light weighted, thus making these frames very popular.

Fifthly plastic frames are also being used to give a trendy and retro look. These frames are also lightweight, durable and comfortable. These frames are mostly preferred by the youngsters as they are available in a variety of styles.

How to Find the Best Reading Glasses For Your Face Shape

When selecting reading glasses and sunreaders, it is important to take into consideration your face shape. You may love the funky design of a great sunreader, but will it be flattering on your face? Or would you look ridiculous and peculiar?

It would certainly be helpful to have an honest friend to bring along during your shopping trip. But that's not always effective, especially when you don't have a friend who has a tuned aesthetic eye. Or you might end up bringing someone who would just nod approvingly to each frame.

Luckily, there is another way to choose the best reading glasses for you, without involving a friend who does not want to hurt your feelings. This strategy is great when you are planning to surprise everyone with your new look. And the strategy simply involves the use of geometry, your basic knowledge of shapes.

If you can tell the difference between a triangle and a square, then you've already acquired the basic skills. If you can distinguish an oblong from an oval, then you're in good shape. And if you simply look at the mirror and honestly analyze the shape your face resembles, then you can buy the reading glasses best suited for you.

Flattering reading glasses for a triangular face

You friends may have teased you about the triangular singularity of your face. Your forehead is unusually narrow, while your chin and cheeks are distinctly wide. When people look at you, their eyes are drawn to the dominant lower half of your face.

The good news is that you have something in common with Julia Roberts and Eric Bana.

More good news is that you have a wide variety of choices when it comes to reading glasses! However, that does not mean that you can let someone else buy your reader glasses. In fact, the best reading glasses for a triangular face are low-temple styles, semi-rimless frames, aviator style reading glasses, and cat-eye frames. If you are not savvy to the names of such frames, all you need to remember is to choose reading glasses that will add width to the upper part of your face.

Stylish reading glasses that soften a square face

You may have noticed that people have second thoughts about approaching you, even though your closest friends swear that you have the most congenial personality. But the truth is right in front of that mirror. Your face has a square shape. It is a formidable and powerful face. Your jaw is pronounced and your forehead is wide.

For a man, a square face conveys undeniable strength, such as the face of Bruce Willis. For a woman, the square shape has led to many agonizing minutes of using makeup to soften the overall countenance. But some women, like Jamie Lee Curtis, appear comfortable with their square faces. The secret is around the eyes. With the right reading glasses or sunreaders, a woman does need to not worry much about makeup. The reader glasses that will soften the square face are those with round frames. For a really chic look, opt for designer reading glasses whose left and right edges flow past the shape of the face.

Define circular faces with chic reading glasses

You've been called baby-face so many times you're beginning to think it is your official nickname. When people see your round face, they can't help but think of babies, who are, after all, born with cute round faces.

However, you do not need to lose sleep over a face shape reminiscent of your childhood. Drew Barrymore and Kate Winslet are in the same boat. You should enjoy that youthful shape, but you also needed something else to make people realize that you are an adult.

To add sophistication to your appearance, you will need reading glasses with angular frames, with the horizontal widths significantly longer than the vertical length. To add glitz, you can opt for rhinestones and colored temples. Your best reading glasses should also have a distinct bridge between the eyes.

Keeping the proportions of an oval face with reading glasses

An oval face is considered the most balanced, and sometimes, the most coveted, especially when represented by the beautiful faces of Sharon Stone, Tyra Banks, and Cindy Crawford. An oval face's cheekbones are high, while the chin is slightly narrower than the forehead, and the jaws are soft.

For the oval face, the best reading glasses show off the simplicity of such balance. The size of the frames should be wider than the cheeks. And the reading glasses should be simple with minimum motifs or designs. You might be disappointed with the idea that designer reading glasses are not recommended for you, but there is really nothing needed to fix for your perfectly shaped face.

Reading glasses balance an oblong face

The oblong shape has been the culprit for creating the impression of sadness on a face. The cheek line is precisely defined, making it longer and narrower. The long face is conventionally associated with the sad face. But if you knew the alluring Gwyneth Paltrow has an oblong face, then there is nothing to be sad about.

To ensure that the right reading glasses complement such a face, you need to stick to three basic types. These are the low-triangle frames, the round frames, and the semi-rimless frames. These types of reader glasses add width to the face.

Stylish reading glasses that add sparkle to diamond faces

You may have found your reflection a little bit peculiar, especially when you and your friends are standing side by side in front of the mirror. The reason for the difference is the diamond shape of your face. Among your friends and family, you are the only one with such a face shape.

However, don't think of yourself as odd because Sophia Loren and Katherine Hepburn also have the same face shape. Think of yourself as rare. And think of yourself lucky because you look great in many types of reading glasses, including rimless frames, oval frames, and cat-eye frames. Designer reading glasses will look great on you, especially when the design is dominant along the brow lines.

Lovely glasses for heart-shaped faces

Lastly, you may have been blessed with a heart-shaped face. Your cheekbones are high and slopes steeply towards a very narrow chin. Your forehead also appears too wide. But you must remember that it is an affectionate face that seems to always look tender and sweet, even when annoyed. It is a face similar to those of Halle Berry, Pierce Brosnan, and Reese Witherspoon.

The safest choice for the heart-shaped face is a pair with rimless frames. If you prefer to wear frames, you can explore designer reading glasses with frames that are wider at the bottom.

Looking For Eyeglass Frames - A Shoppers Guide

If you have a prescription for eyeglasses and don't want to get them in a store, then this article is for you! There are many different ways to purchase eyeglass frames. Many of these are located on the internet such as Frames Direct. Frames Direct has a good selection of frames from designers at a decent pricing with such designers such as Dolce and Gabbana, Brooks Brothers, Norma Kamali and Oleg Cassini. Eyeglass.com has Converse Skate and frames comparable to designer frames. Spec Makers.com has available frames for Vitali, Pierro, Stefano, Ricardo and Oriana. Optics Place has frames by Christian Dior, Nautica, Nike and Ray - Ban.

Looking at eyeglassescontacts, there are so many choices such as Banana Republic and Elasta for example. Another site that has eyeglass frames is eBay. The Victoria-Eyewear store is selling frames such as Looney Tunes, Barbie, Cover Girl, Elizabeth Arden, Fisher Price and Christy Brinkley. GlobalEyeglasses.com has items such as Retro 28 which is a plastic frame, Prizm and Istimate which are metal frames. Rimless frames include Racon and Minerals. IC Frames includes the following list of frames: Bebe- Chica, Dakota Smith - Crew Cut, Barbie and Looney Tunes, and Burton Morris - Jiffy Pop for example.

Eyeglasses International carries frames such as Beverly Johnson, Esprit, Halston, Jessica McClintock, Chief Brown, Brian Tortoise and Crayola Kids for example. At Contacts-vision.com there are many different types of eyeglass frames. Frames include Fossil, Chesterfield, Carrera, Tura and Dior for example. Buy Me Glasses has the following product selection for your perusal. Shana Da Fei, Ocean Eyewear, Provo Plus, Diplomate Brown, Rebounce, Albatross, Gorge, Glitters and Vintage for example are some of the frames available to you. Another site, In Style Optics offers Gotham, Soho, Trendsetters, Jones New York, Fendi and Flexon. Eye Wear and Sunglasses offers the following frames: Diesel, Escada, Ray Ban, Tom Ford and Jimmy Choo for example.

Sears is another place that you can look for frames. Apostrophe, Revlon, Matisse, Covington, Stetson, Thalia, and Miracle Clip are available at Sears. Eyeglass World has these wonderful frames to choose from. Marc Jacobs, Candies, Hanna Montana, Nine West and Armani are some of the frames available. As you can see from these examples, you can find both designer and non designer frames on the web. The price will vary from frame to frame.

Virtual Try-On - Choose and Try on Lenses Online

Nowadays, there are many websites providing Virtual Try-on systems allowing you to choose, to try on and to purchase lenses online. It was a pleasant surprise for me to learn of this Virtual Try-on system. Before I know such a system, I usually need to go to a local glasses store to choose a pair of suitable lenses by trying on several pairs of glasses. Then I will choose to purchase the same lenses online because it is much cheaper than its full price. Now it is much more convenient to buy glasses online. Let me share with you the experience of trying on lenses online.

First you should find a websites that provide Virtual Try-on service. For example, I visit the Firmoo's website, Firmoo.com, which is introduced by a friend of mine. If you are the first time to use this system, it is recommended that you spend one minute creating an account which will allow you to upload photos of yourself and shop faster online.

The following simple four steps allow you to try on glasses online conveniently.

The first step is to choose a photo for you to try on glasses. You can upload your own photos from your local disk or you can get your photos from your webcam. The photos you used to try on glasses online should be similar with your certificate photo. Besides, you can also choose female or male models' photo provide by the websites.

The second step is to select a pair of glasses from the Select Style column. You can use the drop down combo box to narrow your search. For example, you can select your gender, and there are four choice, women, man, unisex and kids. You can select frame size of small, middle and large. You can select frame styles such as full rim, semi-rimless and rimless. You can limit the materials of glasses to one of the following: plastic, metal, titanium and flexible. There are five glasses styles for you choose form, including classic style, fashion style, retro style, style and clip-ons style. Firmoo.com also provides you several price ranges from under $10 to over $50. After you set up the search condition, you just need to click the button of Search.

The third step is to choose a pair of glasses in the column of Frame List all of which are in accordance with your search condition. Just click the picture of glasses that you like, you will find that the glasses you chosen have been on your photo.

The last step you should do is to adjust your photo to a suitable size (using the zoom in and zoom out tools just beside your photo) and position (moving your photo using the left mouse button) to see if the glasses are suitable for you. It is better for you to know your interpupillary distance before you try on glasses online so that you can adjust your photo to the size of you face using the approximately measure tool.

Help yourself repeating the four steps described above until you find a pair of glasses that you favor most.

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The Types of Reading Glasses That Are Available Today

Reading glasses are more important than you might have thought them to be. At certain age, it becomes necessary to use these glasses so that you can view things clearly. Though there are quite a lot of new scientific developments that continue to be made like laser surgery and others, most people prefer to use glasses since they are comfortable to use and less expensive. These glasses are helpful when it becomes frustrating to read anything at all.

The Main Types of Glasses Available

Basically there are two main types of reading glasses that are available today. The full framed ones are the glasses where the lens is entirely adjusted according to the power that has been prescribed to you. The half eye glasses are the ones which are smaller in size. These glasses would remain on the lower end of the nose. These glasses are more convenient to use and are used by thousands of people across the world. You would have to choose your glasses from among these two choices. Try on both of these glasses to know which one you find the most comfortable to wear and use.

Deciding Which Glasses are Best for You

You will have to choose your reading glasses based on a few factors. If you have to deal with a lot of paper work and reading through the day, then you should select the full framed glasses. However, when you look up from the books and see through the lens, things at a distance would be blurred. When you use the half eyed glasses, you would be able to see clearly when you look down and while looking up to see things at a distance, you would be looking over your glasses so your vision would be absolutely clear. Those who are aged might need to use the bifocal lenses or the progressive ones which can be the solution for seeing clearly things that are at a distance as well as close at hand.

Some of the Other Choices Available

You can also select reading glasses that can turn to sunglasses when you are out in the sunlight. The handy readers are the ones which are not to be worn on a regular basis. These are quite compact and can be carried around in a tiny case. Magnifiers are also available in the market which can be worn as a pendant around the neck. Lenses made from plastic can also be tried since these are very sleek and thin and can be comfortably used. Even without the spectacle frames, you can use the lenses when you really need them. There are several other choices that are available too.

Since there are so many choices available today, it might be a little overwhelming for you. Quite a lot of people find these choices to be very confusing since they are unable to decide what type of glasses would suit them the best. This is especially true for people who have just been prescribed glasses for the first time. If you are unsure of what might be the best for you, the right thing to do would be to consult an eye doctor and ask for suggestions for reading glasses.

Great Tips on Frame Type Selection - Full Rim, Semi Rim or Rimless Frames?

With the development of prescription glasses, more and more different designed eyeglass frames have become available. Normally, frames can be divided into three different types - full rim, semi rim and rimless. Many people may ask about which frame type is better when they prepare to buy the prescription glasses at retail stores or online stores. Actually, each frame type has its own features.

Full rim eyeglasses, also called "hide-a-bevel" eyeglasses. They are not only the most original eyeglasses but also the most common and used designs. They encircle the prescription lenses completely; can hold the lenses tightest, and also available for the thinnest prescription lenses. The full rim eyeglasses frames do a good job of avoiding the edges of the lenses exposed; they are the good choice for people who have strong prescriptions.

Semi rim eyeglasses frames, also known as "grooved" frames, only cover half the prescription lenses. There are nylon strings or liners running along the bottom of the prescription lenses to hold the lenses, so the semi rim frames are lighter than full rim frames. For these frames, when we assemble the prescription glasses, we need to cut grooves into the prescription lenses edges. For this reason, the thicker lenses are required for the semi rim eyeglass frames in order to not chip and crack.

Rimless eyeglass, as the name implies, have no rim. The lenses are joined by the nose bridge and the temples are joined to the lenses on the other ends. The rimless rim eyeglass are the lightest eyewear. They are timeless as they are very simple, and make you look confident and versatile. But due to there is no rim surrounding the lenses providing sufficient protection, they are least durable. Additional, the rimless eyeglass frame put very high amount of stress on the prescription lenses, so it is recommended that CR39 lenses should be avoided to use, and high index lenses with better durability are recommended such as polycarbonate lenses.

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Celebrity Sunglasses - What the Stars Prefer to Wear

Celebrity sunglasses are definitely hot today in the fashion scene. You too, can savor the attention, style and glamour that this piece of eyewear can provide.

We love to keep a close watch on our favorite celebrities. Hollywood stars walking along that red carpet in their celebrity sunglasses - what a sight to lo and behold! A piece of eyewear can really make a big difference in establishing presence, personality and style.

If we take a closer look at photos of celebrities wearing sunglasses in paparazzi photos, awards night, launches, and so on , you will notice how they have a certain preference to a style or brand of sunglasses. Angelina Jolie, for one, is often seen in aviator semi-rimless, double-bridged sunglasses. Jolie dons other eyewear styles as well, most of which are deeply dark, oversized sunglasses that emphasize her beautiful facial features and shape. Her sunglasses seem to create a sense of mystery along with style. Jolie's husband, actor Brad Pitt, is often seen in movies and paparazzi shots donning aviator sunglasses. He is rather adventurous with sunglasses, wearing gradient lens glasses, even colored sunglasses.
 
Actress and socialite Paris Hilton is much remembered with her oversized, colored sunglasses, often with gradient or mirrored lenses. She is often seen on TV in white sunglasses with thick frames. Her oversized glasses suit her long, oval face and her bold personality perfectly. Actress Julia Roberts have a noticeable preference on square framed, straight top sunglasses which looks very well her thin triangular-shaped, beautiful face.

Tom Cruise has sported a number of sunglasses styles through the years. He is purported to be one of the reasons for the popularity of aviators back in the 80's when he wore one for Top Gun. He is also regularly seen in Wayfarer style eyewear with its trapezoid-like plastic frame, which emphasizes his masculinity even more. Of course, who wouldn't forget that sleek, wraparound sunglasses he wore on Mission: Impossible? How about the lightweight, rimless Matrix sunglasses of Keanu Reeves?

Celebrity sunglasses have definitely caught the fancy of the average Joe and Jane. These movie stars set the popularity of distinct style of sunglasses ablaze. However, for the most part, these sunglasses worn by movie stars are luxury items that many people can't afford to buy for their own because they cost too much.

But this should not stop you from owning and enjoying a little piece of celebrity life. You now have an option of buying replica designer sunglasses which look exactly the same as those sunglasses you saw on TV or a magazine worn by your favorite star.