Please read below for fitting instructions. It is very important to know what size of frames you wear.
Measurements For a Frame
A frame has 4 basic frame sizes ( eye, bridge, temple, vertical ):
· Eye Size / Lens Width - refers to the horizontal width in millimeters of one of the frame's lenses.
· Bridge Size - measurement is the distance in millimeters between the two lenses. It is measured between the two closest points of the two lenses.
· Temple Size/Length - is measured along the length of the temple, from one end to the other, including the bend.
· Vertical Size (B) - refers to the vertical height of an eyeglasses lens, and is measured from the top to the bottom of the lens including the frame.
Reading Your Frame Size
Most name brand eyeglass/sunglass frames have some size information
printed on the inside of the frame, although the lettering can be worn
away with use. To find all the lettering, you can look on the inside of
both temples, and on the inside of the bridge.
If the numbering has worn off, use the sizing chart that is the last
picture in the image Gallery to take the measurements ( in millimeters )
yourself. All four sizes ( eye, bridge, temple, vertical ) are color
coded to make the size chart easier to read.
Total Width of a Frame
To know truly how big the frame is, meaning how will it look on your
face you must determine the total frame width. The total frame width
includes the end
pieces, and the end
pieces are never measured and specified. The end
piece
refers to the width of the frame from the edge of the lens out to the
edge of the frame where the temples are connected to the frame front. In
most cases an end
piece is 2-6 mm for a total of 4-12mm for both.
Measure Yourself to Determine Your Frame Size
Below
are instructions on how to determine the best frame size for your face.
· Looking into your mirror, hold a ruler so it is lined up with your temple. (See illustration for proper positioning)
· Measure in inches the distance between your left and right temples.
· Use the chart below to convert your measurement to a frame size.
· It is best to only order a frame that is within +/- 3 mm of your size.
To convert your measurement from inches to millimeters (mm) please multiply by 25.4...1 inch = 25.4mm.
To convert your measurement from centimeters (cm) to millimeters (mm) please multiply by 10...1cm =10mm.
Already Have the Total Width
If you have the total width of the frame the best thing to do is subtract 6mm ( total average for both end
piece ). Find a frame that you like, take the eye size multiply by 2 then add the bridge size and that's the total width. If the total of the frame is
plus or minus 2 of your total, then the frame will be a good size for you.