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Choosing the correct frame
Choosing the correct frame
Please see the diagram below for frame measurements.
Frame width: This is the total width across the frame which equals the lens diameter plus the bridge width.
Bridge width: This is the measurement to fit across the bridge of your nose. Smaller measurements will suits narrower bridges whilst larger measurements will suit broader bridges. On most metal frames this can be adjusted to suit nearly everyone whilst Plastic frames cannot be adjusted.
Lens diameter: This is the measurement from the bridge to the temple edge of the frame.
Lens height: This is the depth from the top to the bottom of the lens. Single vision lenses can be fitted to nearly any frame (except some sunglasses) so the depth chosen is to suit your personal preference.
For people requiring Bi-Focal or Varifocal lenses the lens depth is important. With Bifocals two prescriptions are fitted into the lens usually being the top is for the distance prescription and the bottom segment is for the reading prescription.
Varifocal lenses accommodate three prescriptions into one lens. The top part is for distance vision, the middle is for intermediate/ computer / arms length and the bottom of the lens is for reading. Varifocals have no visible lines separating the three prescriptions and look just like you’re wearing single vision lenses. We recommend a minimum lens depth of 28mm for these types of lenses to be fitted correctly.
Choosing a style of frame to suit your face shape
There are no rules set in stone for this advice but the following guide may also help you to choose the correct spectacles for your facial features:
Square Faces: Your head will be as wide as it is long and you will have a square jaw line and a deep forehead. The best suited frames will be oval, rounded frames rather than small square ones.
Oval faces: Your face will be about one and a half times longer than it is wide. Your jaw line will be oval and curved with your forehead being wider than your jaw. Most frames will suit your face due to these features as long as the frames are in proportion to your face size.
Round Faces: Your face is as long as it is wide. You will have a rounded jaw line and forehead. The best suited frames are squarer frames which are shallow in depth but wide in width.
Heart shaped faces: Your face is broader at the top than at the bottom with a narrow rounded jawline. The best suited frames are rounded, slender or square but not broad fitting frames in width.
Long Oval faces: Your face will be longer than it is in width with an oval jawline and long forehead. The best suited frames are striking, heavier topped frames and even larger squarer types.
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