Eye frames are one of the most important accessories that one possesses. If face is the index of your personality then eye frames form an important part of it. Thus it is important to conduct a well informed research before investing around $300 on one such pair.

You should consider three main points when choosing an eyeglass frame for your face shape, according to Vision Council of America (VCA):
• Eyewear should repeat your personal best feature (such as a blue frame to match blue eyes).
• The frame shape should contrast with the face shape.
• The frame size should be in scale with the face size.
Choosing eye glasses frames that are right for your face is important if you want to look great in your glasses. It is important to take into consideration your face shape, eye brow shape and your coloring before choosing eyeglasses frames.
There are about seven different face shapes. They are round, oval, and oblong, base down triangle, base up triangle, diamond, and square.

• The round face is free of angles and the width and length are of the same proportions. Choosing eye glasses frames with an angular shape will help to give definition to the face. Narrow frames will help to lengthen the face.

• The oval face is said to be the perfect face shape and finding hairstyles and glasses that look great on this shape face is easy. Choosing eye glasses frames that are wider than the widest part of the face will look great on oval shaped faces.

• The oblong face is longer than it is wide and sometimes comes with a long nose. Oblong face shapes need frames with a depth that goes from top to bottom. Choosing eye glasses frames with a low bridge will help to lengthen the nose. Decoration around the temple area will draw the eye outward thereby making the face seem wider.

• The base-down triangular face is narrower at the top than the bottom. Choosing eye glasses frames with a cat eye shape or more decorated frames will draw the eye upward and make the face seem more balanced.

• The base up triangular face needs frames that are lighter in color, probably even rimless so that the eye is not drawn to the widest area of the face. Choosing eye glasses frames that don’t draw the eye to the upper part of the face will balance the width of the top and bottom of the face.

• The diamond shaped face is narrow at the eye and jaw line. Not many people have this face shape. Choosing eye glasses frames that are rimless, oval or cat eye shaped are great for this face shape.

• The square face shape has a strong jaw line with a wide forehead. Choosing eye glasses frames that are narrow and are wider than they are long are best for the square face shape.

It is important to also have a recent prescription before going for this expensive but essential accessory. Eye health is as important as any other health issue.It is a good opportunity to know where our vision is headed and any advance signals of any new issue cropping up.