Which glasses frame is right for me?

A frame for every face

Certain frame shapes will balance and complement your facial features, while others can result in an unattractive, awkward look. The following guidelines will help you choose the most suitable frame shape for your facial features.

Here are the specifics of what to look for and how you can troubleshoot different aspects of the fitting.

General recommendations for choosing frames

Although frame styles change frequently, these general guidelines for choosing frames always apply:

Eye position

Regardless of the shape of the frame, your eyes should be focused on the openings of the frame's lens.

Width

The frame should be wide enough to leave a small gap between the temples and the sides of the head.

Eyebrows

The top of the eye frame should extend through (but not cross) the line of the eyebrows and should not be noticeably higher or lower than the lilies of the eyebrows. If you have thick brows, consider a thicker, darker frame for balance.

Proportion

The size and weight of your glasses should be appropriate for the size and weight of your body. If you have a slim or petite frame, choose thinner, sleeker frames for a balanced look.

Lenses

• Thin, light, reflection-free lenses are always the best choice. Choose high index plastic lenses with anti-reflective (AR) coating for the best appearance. If you are prescribed bifocal lenses, choose progressive lenses to avoid old-fashioned bifocal lines.

Bridge

Pay special attention to the fit of the bridge of the nose and maximum weight distribution. Plastic frames or frames without nose pads, avoid wide bridges on low or shallow noses.

Eye size

The outer edge of the frame should line up with the widest points on the head (usually just above the ears). The size of the eyes also depends on the size of the eyes. there is no need to put large frames on a large person

Decentralization amount:

The difference between the distance between the geometric center of the frame - the size of the eye plus the distance between the lenses - and the distance between the client's pupils is known as the amount of proper decentration. The amount quickly becomes important on more powerful Rx. due to decentration, the minus lens is thicker at the temporal edge, and the plus lens is thicker at the edge of the nose

Wires for eyes

Long shapes, while sometimes stylish, can be poor lens holders. This is especially true with Plus lenses because higher base bends cause the eye wire to break away from the lens and move outward. Protruding eye wires can also be an issue with heavier lenses, which require more tension and usually leave a gap in the eye wire.

Tip

Since most frame adjustments are made in this area, care must be taken to ensure that any adjustments necessary for the client's comfort can be made in the future include:

• pantoscopic and retroscopic tilt
• temple rotation or inward movement and the possibility of turning
• for the correct fold at the temple

If the lenses are very thick at the temple edge, then the tip should be long enough to cover the temples without touching the lenses