How Our Lens Selector Works: Choose Your Lenses Step by Step
See how our lens selector works: pick your lens purpose, enter your prescription, choose a thickness and coatings, then order your glasses with confidence.
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- 01What happens after you pick a frame
- 02Step 1: Choose what the lenses are for
- 03A quick example
- 04Step 2: Enter your prescription
- 05Step 3: Pick a lens thickness
- 06Step 4: Add coatings and tints
- 07How frame choice affects your lenses
- 08Common mistakes to avoid
- 09Frequently asked questions
- 10Ready to choose your frame?
Choosing lenses comes down to three questions: what do you look at most, how far away is it, and how much of your day do you spend there? Our lens selector walks you through those questions after you pick a frame, so you only pay attention to the options that fit your prescription and routine.
What happens after you pick a frame
Every frame on igioo.com is sold with lenses made to order. Once you add a frame to your cart, the lens selector opens and asks for your lens purpose, your prescription and any extras. Nothing is shipped until you confirm the choices, and you can go back a step at any point.
Have your prescription close by. If the abbreviations look unfamiliar, our guide to reading a prescription explains each column in plain language.
Step 1: Choose what the lenses are for
This first choice shapes everything else, so think about your busiest hours rather than your occasional ones.
- Distance: for seeing clearly far away, such as driving, walking around town or watching a film.
- Reading: for books, menus and phone screens held close. Browse our reading glasses if you only need help up close.
- Intermediate or computer: for arm's length, like a laptop or a desk setup.
- Progressive: one lens that covers far, middle and near, for people whose prescription includes an ADD value. See our progressive lens frames.
A quick example
Imagine someone who works at a laptop for most of the day, drives at weekends and reads a paperback before bed. The laptop hours decide the main choice, so they would start with an intermediate or progressive purpose, then add an anti-reflective coating for the evening drive. A second pair set up for reading could cover the paperback. Splitting needs across two pairs is common, and it often feels simpler than asking one pair to do everything.
Step 2: Enter your prescription
You can type in the values from your optician's slip: SPH, CYL, AXIS and, where relevant, ADD. The selector also asks for your pupillary distance. If it is not on your slip, follow our guide to measuring your PD at home with a ruler and a mirror.
Enter the numbers exactly as written, including plus and minus signs. If a field does not apply to you, leave it as it appears on your slip rather than guessing.
Step 3: Pick a lens thickness
Higher powers make lenses thicker at the edge, so the selector suggests an index based on your numbers. A higher index means a thinner, lighter lens in the same frame.
| Index | Usually suits | What you notice |
|---|---|---|
| 1.56 | Low powers | A solid everyday lens |
| 1.61 | Medium powers | Slimmer edges than 1.56 |
| 1.67 | Stronger powers | Noticeably thinner and lighter |
The selector's suggestion is a good starting point. If you are between two options and your frame is small or rimless-style, the thinner one is usually the comfortable choice.
Step 4: Add coatings and tints
Extras are optional, and they are easier to pick once you know where you wear the glasses.
- Anti-reflective coating: reduces reflections from lights and screens, which many people find helpful for evening use and video calls.
- Blue-light filtering: designed for people who spend long hours at a screen. Our blue-light blocking glasses come with this option.
- Photochromic or tinted lenses: lenses that darken outdoors or carry a fixed tint, handy if one pair has to do everything.
If you need glasses for the road, our driving glasses collection pairs well with an anti-reflective option.
How frame choice affects your lenses
Frame size and shape change how much of the lens you actually use. A larger frame gives progressive lenses more room for the near zone, while a small round frame keeps edges thinner at higher powers. Picking the frame first and the lenses second works well because the selector adapts its suggestions to the frame you chose. If you are unsure about size, our guide to measuring frame size helps you compare against a pair you already own.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Choosing lenses for an occasional activity instead of your main one.
- Skipping the PD field and leaving the lens centres to chance.
- Mixing up reading and intermediate: reading is for roughly book distance, intermediate for a screen further away.
- Using an old prescription. If your vision feels different, book a fresh eye test first.
Frequently asked questions
Can I order glasses without a prescription?
Yes. Choose the non-prescription option in the selector and your frame is fitted with clear lenses.
What if I am unsure which lens purpose to pick?
Choose the activity you do for most of the day. If you switch between distances constantly, progressive lenses may be worth a look.
Can I change my choices before paying?
Yes. You can step back through the selector and edit any answer until you complete your order.
What if the glasses do not feel right?
We offer a 14-day fit and style guarantee, and the details are on our returns page.
Is shipping free?
Orders over €99 ship free.
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Ready to choose your frame?
Start with our prescription glasses collection or browse all eyeglasses. Add your prescription in a few clicks with our lens selector.
