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How to order prescription glasses?

Do you have an eye prescription and would you like to buy glasses or contact lenses online?


Data entry: why we ask you for these parameters

To make the lenses with precision and comfort, we kindly ask you to enter the parameters necessary to right eye e left eye.

This is to avoid “weird” results (unwanted thicknesses, imprecise centering, suboptimal rendering) and to guarantee you an absolutely correct and consistent with your prescription.


1) First thing: Lens type

The Lens type It is the starting point: it defines the type of correction and makes subsequent choices available correctly.


2) Key details for prescription glasses

For each eye you will enter the main “clinical” values:

  • PWR / SPH (Dioptres) (essential for all lenses)

  • CYL (Cylinder) e AX (Asse)

  • ADD (for varilux/bifocals only)


3) Interpupillary distance (IPD/PD): correct centration

The interpupillary distance it is essential for lens centring.

You can compile it in two ways:

  • Enter a unique DP/PD valuethe system calculates automatically two equal half-distances.

  • Insert the semi-distances (one per eye): recommended choice when available, because it allows a more precise centring. Calculations update automatically.

If you do not have DP/PD on your prescription, you can:

  • measure it manually, or

  • use the automatic tool Mi.O by FittingBox, available on the lens selection page.


4) Technical choices: visual quality and lens thickness

In addition to clinical values, certain choices determine what the lens will be like in practicethickness, aesthetics, distortion and comfort.

Lens thickness / Index (Refraction)

It is one of the most important points because it affects:

  • thickness and weight of the lens (especially with medium-high dioptres)

  • aesthetic yield (cleaner lens, less visible edge)

  • visual qualityA correctly chosen index helps to reduce undesirable effects and maintain a more natural appearance.

In short: choosing this parameter well helps to avoid lenses that are “too thick” or unappealing, and reduces the risk of dissatisfaction.

Other technical choices (depending on the lens)

  • Lens material

  • Surface treatments (e.g. anti-reflective, anti-scratch, etc.)

  • Properties and colours, Shading, Special functions

  • Pupillary height (SE): useful information for even more precise centring, when available.


Prescription and extra communications: maximum protection

Although it is not essential, we recommend that you upload a photo or a PDF of the prescriptionallows us to carry out a cross-check and evaluate the technical compliance of the entered data, so as to work accurately and offer you maximum protection.

Similarly, the Additional communications they are useful for any special notes (special requirements, preferences, optician's instructions, etc.).


Do you need any help? Here we are

For any questions prior to ordering:
📞 Customer Service: +39 02 90600609

How to measure your pupillary distance

Why is pupillary distance (PD) important?

Pupillary distance (PD) refers to the pupillary distance. This is a fundamental measurement for glasses, as it determines the position of the optical centre of the lenses.

If the PD is incorrect, it can cause eye strain, headaches and even blurred vision. When it comes to measuring PD, accuracy is essential for any glasses purchase, whether in-store or online.

The Fittingbox online PD measurement solution measures the user's interpupillary distance with an accuracy of 1 mm in 7 out of 10 measurements. In 96% of cases, the accuracy is 2 mm compared with the actual measurement.

Accurate measurements to ensure a correct fit

PD is necessary for lens configuration, so as to ensure optimal vision through the correct part of the lenses. There are two types of PD measurement:

  • He Single or binocular PD Measure the distance between the centres of the two pupils. It is the most commonly used measurement because it provides a more accurate representation of overall visual needs.
  • He PD binocular or monocular measure the distance between each pupil and the centre of the bridge of the nose.

Fittingbox's PD measurement solution provides accurate and instant results for the Single bedroom for any user + dual PD if the user wears glasses during the measurement.

A crucial step in converting the cart into an order

Accurate measurement of the PD is particularly important when buying glasses online. The PD should be stated on the prescription. If not, your Online buyers can get stuck during the crucial lens configuration stage.

Fittingbox PD Measurement Solution is a mobile-friendly tool, available without downloading any app and compatible with any device, mobile, desktop or tablet.

Users who do not know their PD they can easily complete the online purchase with an accurate size.

Prisma Eye dominance Prisma Eye dominance Right eye Left eye Select your dominant eye Set the interpupillary distance, then you can adjust the semi-distances OS semi-distance Pupillary distance (PD - DP) * OD semi-distance Additional optical parameters (optional) Select and use the drop-down menus to enter the values Additional communications (optional) Home Δ Dioptres BA (Honours) double bass BI (internal) BE (outdoor)