Glasses
Prescription glasses in Imperia
Frames chosen with you, lenses centred on your face, written guarantees on collection.
You wear your glasses on your face all day, at work, in the car, at dinner with friends. That’s why they must help you see well and feel like yourself.
At Poliottica, in Imperia since 1972, your glasses are made in the shop, step by step. We start with the eye test, choose frame and lenses together, take the measurements on your face and assemble them in our workshop.
Audagna & Barletta
Opticians and optometrists in Imperia since 1972
The process
From the eye test to collection
- 1
Eye testAlways free, it’s the starting point.
- 2
The frameWe choose it together, to suit your face and your style.
- 3
The lensesThe right ones for your distances and your habits.
- 4
CentringWe take the measurements with the frame on your face.
- 5
Fitting the lensesWe edge and fit the lenses in our in-house workshop.
- 6
CollectionWe adjust the glasses to your face and give you your guarantees and insurance.
The frame
The frame that’s right for you
The right frame comes from two things, the shape of your face and the colours that suit you best. These are style guidelines, not strict rules. Trying it on in front of the mirror is still what matters most.
- OvalGoes with almost any frame.
- RoundAngular or rectangular frames.
- SquareRound or oval frames.
- OblongWide, more horizontal frames.
- TriangularStrong top rim or cat-eye.
- Heart-shapedLight frames, wider at the bottom.
For colours we use colour analysis, which looks at skin, eyes and hair. With the Warm-Cold Test we find out whether your undertone is warm or cool and which shades flatter you.
Centring
Lenses centred on your face
Two pairs of glasses with the same frame and the same lenses can make you see differently. The difference lies in the centring, that is, the position of the lenses in front of your eyes.
To measure it we use Hoya’s visuReal Master AI, a video centring system with artificial intelligence. You stand in front of what looks like an ordinary mirror, with your chosen frame already on your face, and look at a point of light. Six cameras take the images and the software recognises the position of your eyes by itself.
In front of the mirror you hold your head naturally, with nothing clipped to the frame. The system measures the distance of each eye from the centre of the nose, the height of the eyes in the frame, the tilt and wrap of the glasses and their distance from the eyes. These are the data used to personalise the lenses, and Hoya states that they are accurate and repeatable. Before confirming them, the optician checks the result on screen.
Then we edge and fit the lenses in our in-house workshop.
At the computer
Glasses for computer use
If you spend many hours in front of a screen, tell us during the eye test. Office distances are different from those on the road or on the sofa, and sometimes a pair of glasses dedicated to your computer hours is worthwhile.
When we take the measurements we also ask you about your workstation, the distance from the screen and the lighting in the room, so the lenses work at the right distance.
Collection
Collection day
On collection day, more than a pair of glasses is waiting for you.
- The adjustmentWe adjust the glasses to your face before you leave the shop.
- The certificate folderCertificate of conformity, guarantee and free insurance, all in one place.
- The cleaning kitSpray and microfibre cloth to keep your lenses clean.
- The Service CardBenefits, guarantees and insurance, on the page Service Card.
The brands
Branded frames and design eyewear
In the shop you’ll find a selection of frames that we update with each collection. Here are the families and some of the brands you’ll find.
- Major international brandsRay-Ban, Oakley, Gucci, Persol, Prada, Versace, Lacoste, Alexander McQueen, Vogue, Tiffany & Co., Montblanc, Bvlgari, Porsche Design, David Beckham.
- Italian fashionFurla, Liu Jo, Moschino.
- Design and lightweight framesSilhouette, Snob, Saturnino Eyewear, Ultra Limited, Morel con Lightec, Epos, Sting, Bdo.
- For children and teenagersRay-Ban Junior, Oakley Youth, Vogue Junior, Barbie, Safilo Junior, on the page Children and myopia.
Models change with the seasons. If you’re looking for a specific brand or model, call us before dropping in.
Frequently asked questions
Your most common questions
How do you choose glasses to suit your face?
You start from the shape of your face and the colours that suit you best, then you try them on. In the shop we choose together, with the frame on your face in front of the mirror.
How often should you change your glasses?
There’s no fixed deadline. Poliottica’s Service Card recommends eye tests every six or twelve months, and the test tells us whether your lenses are still right for you. It’s worth changing them sooner if your sight has changed or if lenses and frame are damaged.
How much do prescription glasses cost?
It depends on the frame and above all on the lenses you need. After the eye test we show you the solutions that suit you, each with its price, and you choose at your own pace.
Where can I get prescription glasses in Imperia?
At Poliottica, Via Silvio Bonfante, 8, 18100 Imperia IM. Eye test, choice, centring and lens fitting are all done here, in our in-house workshop.
