How do I know what size frame I need for glasses?

How to measure yourself for frames that fit perfectly

1. Stand in front of a mirror and hold the ruler in line with your temple.
2. Measure the distance between your temples in inches.
3. Multiply your measured value by 25.4 to convert from inches to millimetres.

Does frame size matter for glasses?

Frame width, the total width of your frames, matters most. The idea is to get frames that work well—both visually and aesthetically—with the width of your face. If your frames are too narrow, it will make your face look wider. Conversely, a frame that’s too wide will make your face look narrower.

How do I choose a prescription frame?

The key to finding the right frames is to remember that opposites attract. Select eyeglasses that contrast from your facial contours and bring symmetry and balance to your prominent features. At Eyeconic you can try on hundreds of eyeglass frames virtually to see which styles complement your appearance.

How does frame shape affect prescription?

The two frame styles that progressive wearers want to avoid are Aviators and Cat-Eyes. The reason for this is simple: both frame types put you at risk for cutting off the bottom portion of the prescription, resulting in a loss of reading vision.

What size are normal glasses?

The length is usually 135, 140 or 145 millimetres. Lens height: Lens height measures the size of the lens vertically, that is from the top to the bottom of the lens. Although sizes may differ depending on the brand, the standard size is somewhere between 32 and 38 millimetres.

What are the 3 measurements on glasses?

1) The eye size number (it is the size of the lenses on your frame). 2) The bridge size number (the distance between the lenses). 3) The temple length number (it is the size of that part of your eyeglass frame, which rests upon your ears).

How do I choose the right spectacles?

How to Choose Eyeglasses

1. Step 1: Identify your face shape. Identifying your face shape is a good place to start when it comes to learning how to select frames.
2. Step 2: Choose colors that complement your skin tone.
3. Step 2: Consider your way of living.
4. Step 4: Flaunt your personality.

How should prescription glasses fit?

Your eyeglass frames should line up horizontally with the center of your eyes, and the frame should extend no higher than your eyebrows. Your pupillary distance (PD) — the distance between your pupils in millimeters — is needed to determine where your eyes should align with your lenses.

Can I use the same frames for new lenses?

To put it simply, the optical frame is designed to carry your prescription lenses. A sturdy optical frame should last the life of the lenses, and beyond. Hence it is often quite reasonable to reuse your frames for your new prescription lenses. Your optical frame also determines the size of your new lenses.

Can I use my own glasses frame?

The best thing to do may be to bring their frames to a store and only replacing the lenses for some people. That said, if you bought your frames at LensCrafters, you could be sure they will have the right size lenses for your frames, and you’ll have no issues bringing your trusty old frames back in to get fresh lenses.