The best glasses in Pakistan are the ones that match your prescription, suit your face shape and use the right lens for how you live. Brand matters less than fit. A Rs 1,500 frame that sits straight on your nose with the right lens will serve you better than an expensive frame with the wrong one. This guide shows you how to choose, step by step, and where ROSHNEY fits in.
Quick answer: how to pick the right pair
- Get a recent prescription. An eye test with an optometrist tells you your power (SPH), astigmatism (CYL and AXIS) and pupil distance (PD).
- Know your face shape. Round, oval, square, heart or diamond. It decides which frame shapes look balanced on you.
- Choose the lens for your day. Screens all day? Blue light lenses. In and out of the sun? Photochromic. Reading only? Reading lenses.
- Check the frame size. Look for the three numbers on the temple arm, for example 52 18 140. Compare them with a pair that already fits you.
- Try before you pay. Use a virtual try on, or a shop mirror, to see the frame on your own face.
Imported brands, local brands and unbranded frames
Most shoppers in Pakistan choose between three kinds of eyewear.
| Type | Typical price | Good for | Watch out for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Imported designer brands (Ray Ban, Oakley, Gucci) | High, often tens of thousands of rupees | Brand name, resale value | Fake copies sold as original |
| Pakistani eyewear brands (for example ROSHNEY) | Low to mid range | Modern designs, online ordering, clear prices | Check the return and exchange policy before you order |
| Unbranded market frames | Lowest | Backup pair | Weak hinges, no UV rating, no after sales support |
Which frame shape suits your face?
| Face shape | Frames that usually suit it | Shop |
|---|---|---|
| Round | Square, rectangle, geometric | Square frames |
| Square | Round, oval, cat eye | Round frames |
| Oval | Almost every shape | All eyeglasses |
| Heart | Rimless, light metal, cat eye | Cat eye frames |
| Diamond | Oval, rimless, browline | Rectangle frames |
Not sure about your face shape? Upload a selfie to the ROSHNEY face shape tool and it will tell you, then show frames that suit it.
Which lens do you need?
- Blue light lenses for long hours on a phone, laptop or office screen.
- Photochromic lenses that darken outdoors and clear up indoors, useful for bikers, drivers and students.
- Reading lenses for close work after the age of about 40.
- Progressive lenses if you need distance and reading power in one pair.
Where ROSHNEY fits
ROSHNEY is an online eyewear brand in Pakistan. It sells its own eyeglasses, sunglasses, blue light and photochromic glasses, with frames starting from about Rs 1,000 at the time of writing. Three free tools help you choose without visiting a shop:
- Virtual try on: see any frame on your face in real time with your camera.
- Face shape tool: upload a selfie and get frames matched to your face.
- Vision check: a quick screening that tells you if it is time to see an eye doctor. It does not replace an eye exam.
When you order, you can type your prescription or upload your eye card.
Five checks before you pay for glasses online
- The lens type and coating are written on the product page.
- The frame size (lens width, bridge, temple length) is listed.
- Sunglasses say UV400 or 100 percent UV protection.
- The return and exchange policy is clear.
- There is a real phone or WhatsApp number to reach the seller.
Frequently asked questions
Which is the best glasses brand in Pakistan?
There is no single best brand for everyone. The right choice is the one that sells a frame that fits your face, fits your prescription and fits your budget. Imported designer labels cost the most. Pakistani brands such as ROSHNEY sell their own frames online for a lower price and let you try them on with your camera before you order.
How much do glasses cost in Pakistan?
A pair of glasses is the frame price plus the lens price. On ROSHNEY, frames start from about Rs 1,000 and most are Rs 1,500 at the time of writing in November 2026. Lenses such as blue light, photochromic or progressive are added when you order, so the final price depends on the lens you pick.
Can I buy prescription glasses online in Pakistan?
Yes. You choose a frame, then type in your prescription or upload a photo of your eye card while ordering. Use a recent prescription from an optometrist or eye doctor, ideally from the last year or two.
How do I know which frame suits my face?
Start with your face shape. Round faces usually look balanced in square or rectangle frames, square faces in round or oval frames, and oval faces can wear most shapes. The free ROSHNEY face shape tool reads a selfie and suggests frames for you.
Are cheap sunglasses safe for my eyes?
The price does not decide safety. What matters is UV protection. Look for UV400 or 100 percent UV protection on the product. Dark lenses without UV protection can be worse than no sunglasses because your pupils open wider behind them.