How do I know my frame size for glasses?

Frame sizing is typically noted on the inside of either temple (see illustration below). The eye/lens size is usually first, then the bridge size, then temple size. Use the eye/lens size to determine the best frame size.

What size is 55 in glasses?

Small to Medium: 50-52mm. Medium to Large: 52-55mm. Large to XL: 55+mm.

What are the numbers on my eyeglass lenses?

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 know if glasses are too big?

Your eyeglasses may be too big if they are always sliding down your nose or falling off your face. Your frames should align horizontally with your eyes and tilt slightly forward so the bottom of the frame is closer to the face than the top of the frame.

What does 140 mean on glasses?

temple length
Finally, the third number is a three-digit number that is 140, which represents the temple length. It is the length of the stems of the frame that rests upon your ears. It can be measured from the frame hinge to the end tip of the temple. The range of the temple length in most cases varies from 120 mm to 150 mm.

What are the numbers on eyeglasses?

Typically, you’ll see three numbers:

• The first 2-digit figure represents the lens width,
• The second 2-digit figure represents the bridge width, and.
• The third 3-digit figure measures the length of your frame arms.

Why do my glasses leave a mark on my nose?

Adjusting the Frames Sometimes, the reason behind glasses that leave markings on your nose is simply an inaccurate fit. If your glasses feel too tight, then widening the nose bridge or adjusting the arms can mitigate the pain, and soften the pressure that the frames put on your skin.

How do I know if my glasses fit properly?

“A good eye-care professional will use the three-point touch rule to ensure a good fit. “The frames should touch the nose, the top of the right ear, and the top of the left ear,” she continues. “If the frame is too narrow, the glasses will constantly slide down your face and need adjustments.”

How do you measure frames for glasses?

The other two measurements are bridge size and lens size. All three are measured in millimeters. To properly measure your eyeglass temples, you will need a millimeter ruler, also called a PD stick. Try on eyeglass frames until you find one that fits properly behind your ears.

What do the numbers on the inside of your glasses mean?

When you see the numbers on the glasses frame, it means the lens size, bridge length and arm length. In order to make the eyeglasses suitable for you, the eyeglasses are designed in the detail with different sizes according to your face size. Owning these sizes, you will not have the eyeglasses slipped off easily.

What are the best eyeglass frame brands?

Gucci and Versace have been top brands for a number of years, but recently Oakley and Ray Ban eyeglasses have become very popular. A new top brand contender is Ray Ban glasses; Ray Ban introduced eyeglasses just a few years ago and the popularity of Ray-Ban eyeglasses has soared since then.

What are the bows of an eyeglass frame?

Eyeglass bows, or arms, are the part of the glasses going from the frame of the lenses and loop around the back of the ears. Along with the nose pads, the bows can often not fit quite right leading them to slide down the nose.