Are Prescription Sunglasses Right For You?

Imagine this scenario: You're driving down the road with the sun shining in your eyes so you start a frantic search for your clip-on or magnetically attached sun lenses that came with your prescription eyeglasses.

Sounds dangerous. Times like these, you will find that prescription sunglasses are much more convenient than a separate pair of lenses or sunglasses.

At Southern Optical Services, you don't have to sacrifice fashionable style or high-level sports performance if you want prescription sunglasses.

Contact lens wearers, too, may find that wearing prescription sunglasses is sometimes a far more practical alternative outdoors. For example, you may not want to wear your contact lenses on the beach where your eyes can become itchy and watery as you battle the effects of sand, sun, wind and water.

Maybe you have an eye infection and have to wear your glasses. What do you do when it's sunny outside? I've been there - putting my sunglasses over my regular glasses. I definitely don't recommend that fashion statement.

With prescription sunglasses from Southern Optical Services in Nashville, you have the option of wearing them anytime outdoors without the need to search for clip-on sunglasses or deal with contact lenses.

If you have a vision problem that requires corrective prescription eyewear, you have several choices when it comes to sunglasses. Prescription sunglasses are available for virtually any lens prescription, including bifocal and progressive lens options if you are presbyopic and need lenses to help you read that magazine or book at the pool.

Whether you decide prescription sunglasses are right for you, or maybe you just want some fancy new shades, Southern Optical Services carries the most popular brands and stylish frames in Nashville! Come see us at 1916 Patterson St #104 Nashville, TN 37203. To schedule an appointment, give us a call at 615-329-1731.

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The Best Frames for your Face

At Southern Optical Service in Nashville, we want you to pick the best frames for facial structure! When choosing the right frames for your face, you should consider your face shape first. There are four basic face shapes: heart, round, oval and square.

If you have a HEART shaped face, your goal should be to minimize the width of the top of your face and also to broaden your chin. If you have a heart-shaped face, you should avoid frames that could exaggerate the width of your forehead or the narrowness of your chin.

ROUND face? Your goal should be to add contrast to your faces' natural curves.  By adding contrast, you can make a round face appear thinner and longer. Avoid frames that add to the roundness of your face! Choose glasses that are wider rather than they are tall because wider frames give the illusion of a slimmer face

Are you rocking an OVAL shaped face? Well, according to the general population, you are the lucky ones! Oval shaped faces are said to be the most symmetrically balanced therefore, can wear basically any frame! Frames that are as wide or slightly wider than the broadest part of your face will help maintain oval's natural balance. Glasses with detailed embellishments also look great with the high cheek bones typically found on oval faces.

Is your face more of a SQUARE shape? When looking for frames, your main goal should be to lengthen and soften your face's natural angularity and to avoid frames that might exaggerate the sharpness of facial features. By adding curving lines, you can make a square face appear thinner and softer. Choose glasses that are wider than they are deep and neutral in color. Oversized frames help to distract from the harshness of your jaw line.

Whether you're looking for a new pair of prescription glasses or a hot new pair of shades, visit Southern Optical Service located in the Doctors Pavilion! We carry the most popular brands of shades including Ed Hardy, Affliction Eyewear, Versace, Brooks Brothers, Avalon Eye Wear and more! One of the most popular lines we carry is Match Eyewear which is the leading international manufacturer and distributor of superior quality eyewear and sun wear.

We carry over 50 different brands of frames to fit any style and any budget. 

Come in and see us today at 1916 Patterson St #104 Nashville, TN 37203 or call us at 615-329-1731 and make an appointment to discover the new YOU! 

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Are you in the market for some fashionable frames in Nashville? Are you looking for a new Optician in the area? Look no further than Southern Optical Service!

Ronda Dodds, the owner of Southern Optical Service, advises "Don't lose the benefits on your FSA flexible spending card or HSA health saving card. Most cards can be used to purchase your glasses. Dec 31st will be here soon and for some of you -  if you don't use it you lose it!"

Great advice! You want to make sure and get the most of your benefits while you can! Why not take a trip to the sassy Southern Optical Service and pick up a new pair of frames today?

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Give us a call at 615-329-1731 and schedule your appointment today! If you are in the market for some funky glasses, we have something for everyone! 

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