The holiday season is here, and the mood is in the air. Gift-giving season is a merry time. It is especially exciting because we get to put special smiles on our friends and family. Gifts come in all forms, shapes, and sizes, but the best gifts come with special thoughts. Finding the perfect gift for your friend or family member will always touch them deeply. One such gift is prescription eyeglasses.

Most people usually go to the eye doctor to get eyeglasses, which is commonly associated with being a chore. It is special when someone gets you prescription eyeglasses as a gift. Not only does it change how the receiver sees glasses, but it also impacts your relationship. 

How to Buy Them

Prescription glasses are a sensitive item to get someone as a gift. Hence, you must consider a few things to ensure you get it right.

Their Prescription

As the label suggests, they must be prescribed. You will need the correct prescription for the glasses for the gift to matter. It would not make sense to spend so much on a gift for it not to work as it should. You will need the correct and updated prescription of the person you want to gift the eyeglasses.

Getting the prescription without alerting your friend or family about it may be difficult. However, you can get creative when finding the prescription without giving them a hint. Depending on how close you are, you may use a few tricks to get them to reveal their prescription to you or their eye doctor. Asking for help from their eye doctor will go quite well.

• Make It Stylish

For eyeglasses to be a gift, they must be different from regular ones. Many eyeglass shops and eye doctors have the option of designer eyeglass frames that can make for a good gift. However, it would be best if you were prepared to spend quite a bit. Designer eyeglasses are usually a statement and are thus quite expensive. However, they will likely make exactly the impact you want from a gift. 

You will need to know your friend or family member to find the best option that suits their style. Going into it, you can get different types for different occasions. That will stand out as a gift.

Include Accessories

When getting eyeglasses as a gift, it is best to include accessories that will make it even better. Some common accessories you can include are:

• A Case

A fancy eyeglass case can be an excellent accessory for your gift. You can get a regular case from the glasses store and hire someone else to do the customization.

• Eyeglass Holder

Another excellent accessory you can add to the gift is an eyeglass holder. You can find several options available online, all done in different styles.

• Eyeglass Cleaning Set

Eyeglasses tend to get dirty over time. You can get a cleaning set that may include special brushes, special cleaning wipes, and other things. It is an unexpected accessory and will be well received.

For more about prescription glasses, call Advanced Eyecare Central Coast at (805) 773-6000 to reach our office in Pismo Beach, California.