The right glasses change not just how well you can see, but the way you are seen. Thick-rimmed tortoiseshell? Dashing and debonair, with an effortlessly elevated aesthetic. Jewel-toned aviator-style ...

Whether you’re on your first pair of glasses or your tenth, you may still be put off by phrases like “temple arms” and “lens height,” especially if you’re interested in shopping for your own frames.