Framing Photochromics: 4 Simple Tips for Picking the Perfect Frame for a Light-Reactive Lens

Photochromics are a great choice for a variety of your patients. But sometimes, picking the right frame for a light-reactive lens can be a bit tricky. As an optician, your patients look to you to put them in a pair of glasses that fit right, suit their lifestyle, and of course, help them see better.

To help you help them, we asked 20-year optical veteran Chris Nichols, ABO, for her advice on selecting the ideal frame for a photochromic.

Click through the slideshow below to see her four frame styling fundamentals:

There you have it. Four simple tips to help you help your patients pick the right frame for their photochromic lenses.

What advice do you have for helping patients select a frame to go with a light-reactive lens like SunSync? Let us know in the comments section below.

Related Content: For a complete guide to dispensing standard or extra-active light reactive lenses, read "The Optician's Ultimate Guide to Standard Photochromics," or "The Optician's Ultimate Guide to Extra-Active Photochromics."