Which eyeglasses for a round face?

Round face : How to choose the right eyeglasses

While choosing the right eyeglass lenses is a matter for the optician's expertise, the choice of frame is more personal.
However, to create a harmonious effect, you should choose a frame shape that matches your face's.
Here are the recommended eyeglasses for round faces and why it's essential to take your facial morphology into account.

Why facial morphology matters

Usually, when we choose a pair of glasses, we spontaneously go for the model we like best.
But when you try them on, you may realise that the pair doesn't suit you.
The choice of frame is indeed a little more complex than a question of aesthetics and personal appeal.
While the colour and material can be selected according to taste, the shape must be in line with that of the face.
Taking facial morphology into account is the main key to achieving a well-balanced overall look.
In optical terms, there are several types of face, including square, triangular, oblong and round.
Some eyeglasses adapt better to the proportional or geometric characteristics of certain faces.
It is therefore important to select a frame shape that matches the specific shape of your face.
Your optician is particularly qualified to tell you what your facial morphology is and what type of frame to choose.

Eyeglasses for round faces

The round face is characterised by almost equal facial width and length, as well as a jaw and forehead of equal size.
The features of this type of face are soft since they are not angular, and the rounded chin and cheekbones are often not very prominent.
With a round face, there are several options when it comes to choosing prescription glasses.
You can be daring and opt for a frame that is both round and wide, to emphasise the rounded appearance of the face.
It's a case of opting for originality and embracing the round shape of your face by emphasising it.
On the other hand, opticians often recommend opting for frames that break up the roundness of the face a little.
This can be achieved by choosing a pair of geometrically-shaped prescription glasses.
Geometric frames help refine a round face and give it structure.
Wearing a rectangular eyeglass frame, for example, helps to elongate the face and reduce its curvature.
Furthermore, the frame of the pair of eyeglasses should preferably be thin to balance the width of the face.
If you are still unsure, ask your Optical Center optician for advice on the right pair of prescription glasses for your round face.

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