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MATCHMAKER, MATCHMAKER, MAKE ME A MATCH! Here's the secret to match frame shapes to your face.

Picking eyeglasses for some is a chore! So what works, and what doesn't? Let's provide you with some positive momentum so that picking prescription glasses next time around will turn into a fun and exciting exercise!

How? First, let's introduce you to the FACE | FRAME THEORY. A set of principles that optical professionals and dispensing assistants like to develop with each and every customer to curate ideas for you to make spectacle frame selections. And we get that picking glasses comes down to personal choice, individual taste, and budget. But, within that framework (see what I did there...?) is the concept behind matching frames to every face.

So, how do you pick the right frames for your face?

Keep reading to discover how a team member at Island Optical will take you step-by-step through the FACE | FRAME THEORY process!

DID YOU KNOW? Your face shape falls into one of several face-shape types! Referring to the FACE | FRAME THEORY, the form of your eyeglasses should offer a contrast with the shape of your face.

SUGGESTION: Take a selfie, or grab a hand-held mirror—let's IDENTIFY your face shape!

There are 5 basic face shapes:

Round - Rounded faces often feature full cheeks and soft jaw lines and lack strong angular lines. Think 'soft-square' shaped frames that hold back on sharp lines and frame styles that don't rest on the cheeks. You'll enjoy glasses styles that amplify your good-natured and kind bearing.

Square - Square-shaped faces feature a wide jaw-line and square chin, complimenting a broad forehead shape. Definitely consider slightly narrower frame styles for a balanced look, and soften the natural features of your face with outlines that match your eyebrow line. Thin frame styles may assist in creating a look that won't feel 'heavy,' either.

Oval - People with oval face shapes are lucky ducks. Just about any frame shape will suit you, what with your softly rounded forehead and chin regions and balanced proportions from brow to cheek to chin. Consider being adventurous with colour and shape in your glasses choices - angular, bold, symmetrical shapes are worth experimenting with - with confidence, you'll own the room every time!

Heart - What is a heart-shaped face, I hear you ask? Refer to your selfie or your reflection in the mirror for a moment. If your face is widest across the forehead region, narrowing gently below your cheeks into a soft point towards the chin, you have a heart-shaped face! Working with the natural contours of this shape, opt for frames that are wider through the temples or incorporate strong brow line shapes (think Cat-Eye shapes or frame styles that channel the Wayfarer style!).

Triangle - Do we still need to describe your face shape? Consider the triangle. A triangle face will be the widest through the jaw, developing narrow proportions up to the forehead. Consider frames that incorporate strong shapes and definable width through the temples. Cat-Eye frame shapes can work well here if you feel up to the challenge from the personality side of things. For men with a triangle face, we'd suggest exploring round shapes that create great lines to flatter the natural triangle shape.

We refer to the 'theory' of selecting spectacle frames as they provide a starting point for spectacle frame choices. If you feel like the FACE | FRAME THEORY impinges on your fashion frame freedoms, by all means, don't feel pressured to change your process.

The FACE | FRAME THEORY is just that—a theory—after all.

Current trends and pop culture may influence frame choices. Strong prescriptions and the anatomy of prominent facial features also have a bearing on successful optical outcomes.

With so many choices available, picking the perfect pair of glasses can seem daunting. However, you can pinpoint options by keeping your face shape in mind. So feel free to experiment until you find your perfect frames!

Lastly, interestingly, and a little ironically, our friends and family get used to seeing us in our new glasses more readily than we – the wearers – often do. So, why not get friends or family involved? At Island Optical, we love having someone you trust on hand for some feedback in real time.

Worry no more if you've put off getting an eye test because of the chore of picking glasses. At Island Optical, we'll help take the chore out of it! So get in touch to book an appointment with an optometrist. Alternatively, drop into one of our branches to see the FACE | FRAME THEORY at work for your face.

We have two prime locations, Hobart and Launceston.

Hobart Optometrist (03) 6231 3640

Launceston Optometrist (03) 6331 1008

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I Spy With My Little Eye, Big Savings Beginning With... Super!

Unlike ever before, Australian households are dealing with the added pressure of increased living costs. As a result, every element of family life is impacted financially.

It's true, Aussiefamilies are looking to save money where we can - the 'smashed avo saga' continues. However, you and your family shouldn't have to make shortcuts on primary eye care—this is where Island Optical raises their hand—we're definitely here to help!

What Is Island Optical Doing About It?

As increases in health fund costs for Tasmanian households continue to rise, many families question the value of holding onto their health fund memberships. Particularly those seeking specialised care such as behavioural or pediatric optometrist services. These can be expensive alternatives, specifically if you think they are the only options out there. We get it, you’re seeking reliable, thorough eye-testing services.

What about the merit and value of paying regularly for those optional extras, like optical, dental, and so forth? Many wonder if they are getting true-blue, Aussie value year in and year out for their needs; whether that's glasses, sunglasses, and contact lenses.

With Island Optical, You DEFINITELY get true-blue value from your optical benefits every year! Here's How:

2 pairs of glasses or 1 – You Have Choices

At Island Optical, you can choose between two pairs of SV (single vision) lenses or one pair of Precision HT Multifocals with your health fund.

We make SUPER the standard for everyone: We don't just offer the standard-issue, uncoated single-vision lenses either! Our SV lenses are 'better than standard lenses.' Your No&Low Gap options include such features as:

* AR multicoating

* thinner lens materials (mid-grade 1.55 & 1.56 indexes)

* photochromatic lenses with our QuickTint lens choice.

With entry-level health fund benefit amounts and as part of the No &Low Gap offering, polarised and UV-tinted lenses are available for a minimal upgrade. Moreover, if you are in a higher tier of optical coverage with your health fund, you may likely get prescription sunglass options with nothing further to pay. That's definitely worth asking about!

And if you did go for the multifocal option - you will be impressed! Island Optical Tasmania & Optical Superstore Australia-wide provides the best quality multifocal lens option in Australia amongst our competitors' "No Gap" offerings.

That's right! No 'standard multifocal' lens designs are allowed

in our health fund-based promotions.

Feel free to ask about the Precision HT multifocal lens design we proudly stand by.

Flexible pricing tiers

Do you get annoyed with the relatively poor choice on offer regarding spectacle frames in those 'no gap' promotions? We think that's very average too.

Our frame range is structured across two flexible pricing tiers. This means that even percentage-based health fund claims fit into the No&Low Gap promotions on offer. So regardless of your budget or health fund entitlement amount, you're sure to find exceptional frame styles on offer. Here's how we tick all the boxes:

Spring-hinge frames? Tick!

Colourful and contemporary styles and shapes? Tick!

Robust frame builds and variety to match? Tick!

Refrain from paying more for frames and prescription lenses purely because options are limited under your health fund benefits. We start with SUPER out of the gate!

But I wear contact lenses?

And we don't just provide eyeglasses. We offer highly competitive pricing on contact lenses across several brands and modalities. So whether you wear daily disposable lenses or fortnightly and monthly lens styles, our price points have great value around your health fund benefit allowance.

Check out our online pricing for contact lenses here.

Variations in prescription options are included.

We are keen to cater for different prescription options so you can find the perfect glasses for your needs. For example, you may be after two pairs of single-vision glasses, needing one pair for reading tasks and the second pair for distance vision. We do that!

What about two pairs of close-work glasses, one set for your natural reading position and the other for that specific PC/laptop distance or workspace? Done!

Isn't that SUPER! We're tailoring and customising single-vision or multifocal glasses to your specific lifestyle and vision needs.

OPTOMETRIST TASMANIA SERVICES ON-SITE

Island Optical make independent optometry services available in two prime locations.

HOBART & LAUNCESTON

BOOK AN EYE TEST TODAY

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Big Savings Begins With... SUPER!

If you're looking for real value from your health fund in Tasmania, then Island Optical (and Optical Superstore on the mainland) is the place for you. We'll ensure you get SUPER value from your health fund benefits with true-blue ACTUAL lens options, flexible pricing tiers, and different prescription options.

So why not come and see us today? We'd love to see you spy your next pair of glasses, starting with SUPER. At Island Optical, we're all about price points and health fund value that works for you.