Eyewear is an underrated birthday gift and a handy one that nearly anyone will appreciate as an accessory to add to their collection. Glasses are a practical gift that you can match to someone's style and even personalize.
Our eyewear birthday gift guide below will take you through the benefits of choosing eyewear as a gift, how to choose eyewear, and tips for making it extra special.
Why Eyewear Makes a Great Birthday Gift
Unlike many gifts, eyewear can be an extremely useful present for someone. Here are some benefits.
Stylish & Personal
Eyewear can be a huge part of your style and personality. Choosing them for the recipient shows thought and care.
Functional
Glasses and sunglasses are essentials for everyday use which makes them a practical gift for someone that they will actually use rather than re-gifted to someone else or thrown in the trash.
Customizable
Lenses nowadays come with an array of features, whether the person you're gifting spends hours on their laptop and would benefit from blue light-blocking glasses or they go abroad often and need UV protection.
You can also customize frame materials according to their style.
How to Choose Eyewear as a Gift
If you are choosing eyewear as a gift, consider the following factors so you can ensure you're making the right choice.
Consider Face Shape
Different face shapes often suit different frames, you can use our face shape detector here to help.
Round faces - Choose angular frames like square or rectangular to help add definition.
Square faces - Rounded and oval frames can help soften angles.
Oval faces - These work with most frame shapes, and prioritize balance and proportion when choosing frames.
Heart-shaped faces - Choose frames that have a wider bottom like aviator or cat eyeglasses.
Match Their Style
Minimalist - Sleek metal frames or rimless designs look best.
Bold and trendy - Oversized frames or vibrant colors.
Classic elegance - Timeless tortoiseshell frames or neutral tones for sophistication.
Sporty - Wrap around frames or lightweight durable material.
Think About Their Needs
Prescription - If the person you are giving glasses to has a prescription check beforehand.
Blue-light glasses - Best for those spending long hours on the screen.
Sunglasses - Great for outdoor enthusiasts who need polarized lenses to protect their eyes.
Readers - A thoughtful gift for readers or people who need magnification.
Tips For Making Your Glasses Gift Extra Special
Make it personalized - Add a protective case with their initials or a design that they would love.
Include accessories - You can pair the eyewear with a cleaning kit, stylish chains, or sunglass straps.
Gift cards - Unsure about the prescription or style your recipient needs or likes? Get them a gift card instead with GlassesShop.
Buy Birthday Gift Eyewear At GlassesShop
Since 2004, GlassesShop has offered a wide variety of eyeglasses with over 1800 frame styles to choose from for gifts.
We have a number of online features that can help your decision. Our 3D try-on service allows you to see how frames and lenses look in real-time or our free home try-on service, where you can try on 5 frames at home for youto see the material and size.
We offer various prescription lenses such as single vision, reading, bifocal, and progressive lenses as well as glasses with multiple coatings for all your needs.
Our glasses are the most affordable high-quality glasses you can find online with ongoing discounts such as getting your first pair free, clearance sales, and BOGO, allowing you to order two pairs of glasses with different functions.
We have a 365-day guarantee policy for all our glasses for buyer's confidence as well as free shipping over $69.
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