Virtual try-on lets you see how a pair of glasses looks on your face using your phone or computer camera, before you buy. It creates a live image of you wearing each frame, so you can compare styles, shapes and colours in seconds. At Glasses Store, the virtual try-on also measures your pupillary distance (PD), so your lenses are positioned correctly when you order.
Shopping for glasses can feel like a lot. With so many styles, shapes and colours to choose from, it’s easy to wonder whether those frames will actually suit you. Virtual try-on takes the guesswork out of it — a fitting room in your pocket that lets you try frames on from home. Here’s how it works, why it helps, and how to get the most from it.
What Is Virtual Try-On?
Virtual try-on lets you see how a pair of glasses looks on your face without physically putting them on. Using augmented reality, it maps your face through your device’s camera and places the frames onto your live image in real time. All you need is a smartphone or a computer with a camera — no app to download, no store visit.
How Does Virtual Try-On Work?
It’s straightforward, and takes less than a minute:
- Allow the tool to use your device’s camera.
- It maps your face and places the frames onto your live image.
- Try different styles, shapes and colours and see each one on your face instantly.
- Compare your favourites side by side to help you decide.
Virtual Try-On That Also Measures Your PD
The virtual try-on at Glasses Store does more than show you how frames look — it also measures your pupillary distance (PD), the distance between the centres of your pupils. PD positions the optical centre of each lens correctly in front of your eyes, and it isn’t always printed on a prescription. Capturing it as you try frames on means one less thing to measure or track down when you order.
Why You’ll Find Virtual Try-On Useful
- No pressure. Take your time exploring styles whenever it suits you, without feeling rushed in a shop.
- Try anything. Not sure you can pull off cat-eye or a bold colour? Test as many styles as you like with no commitment.
- More choice. Online ranges are far larger than most shops, so you can see shapes and colours you might never find in store.
- Less guesswork. No squinting into a tiny mirror or asking a friend — you see exactly how each frame looks on your face before you buy.
Tips for the Best Virtual Try-On Experience
- Get the lighting right. Bright, even light helps the tool map your face clearly.
- Use a good camera. A clearer camera gives a more accurate result, so use your best device.
- Be bold. Try something you wouldn’t normally pick — you may be surprised what suits you.
And once you’ve found a shape you like, it’s worth checking our guide on which glasses suit your face to confirm it flatters your face shape.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to download an app for virtual try-on?
No. Virtual try-on runs in your browser using your device’s camera, so there’s nothing to download. You just allow camera access and start trying frames on.
Does virtual try-on measure my PD?
Yes. The virtual try-on at Glasses Store measures your pupillary distance as you try frames on, so your lenses can be positioned correctly when you order — useful if your PD isn’t on your prescription.
Is virtual try-on accurate?
It gives a very good sense of how a frame’s shape, size and colour suit your face. Good lighting and a clear camera improve the result. It shows you how frames look; the feel of the fit is confirmed once they arrive, backed by the returns policy.
Can I try on prescription glasses and sunglasses?
Yes. Virtual try-on works for any frame, whether you plan to have it made up with prescription lenses, as sunglasses, or as non-prescription glasses.
What if the glasses don’t suit me when they arrive?
Virtual try-on makes that far less likely, but every order is covered by a 90-day returns policy, so you can return or exchange if a pair isn’t right.
Give Virtual Try-On a Go
Virtual try-on takes the stress out of finding the right pair — quick, convenient, and all from home. Whether you’re after everyday prescription glasses or statement sunglasses, you can see exactly how each frame suits you before you buy. Shop glasses online, try your favourites on, and let the tool measure your PD as you go.
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