Find the right frame fit using these helpful tips
With the shooting eye problems from prolonged screen use, to change in prescription. The reason why you need blue light glasses or reading glasses might differ, but its size must fit your right. At least, that’s the expectation. Accurate fitting of frames is an underrated element that we must consider while buying glasses.
An ill-fitting frame is a source of headache and discomfort. So, the best way to avoid regretful eyewear, let’s buy the frames the right way.
How to find the right frame size
1. Calculate your frame size
Knowing the basic size that fits your head out of — Small, Medium and Large is the vital step. It’s calculated only by knowing your frame size, first. Here’s how to know the size of the face that helps to find a designer eyewear custom to your measurements.
1. Stand against the mirror and bring along a ruler.
2. Place the ruler in line with the temple
3. Measure the distance the start to end
4. Conver this measurement into a frame size by -
Multiply your measure value by 25.4 for size in mm OR
Multiply the measured value by 10 for size in cm
5. You’ll get the frame size to use it while buying your next frame
Note: The frame size is roughly +/- 3mm from an accurate frame measurement of your face
2. Basic size measure — Small, Medium and Large
Once you’ve calculated your real frame size, determining the face into the basic category of small, medium and large is extremely simple. Easy as it sounds, it’s a significant factor for adapting well with prescription glasses. Here’s how to know your size -
Small (S)
If your face measurement if below 129mm, then you have a narrow or small face shape.
Medium (M)
If your face measurement lied between 130 -139mm then you’ve got a moderate medium-sized facial structure.
Large (L)
If your measurements are more than 139mm, you possess a wider face shape.
3. Understanding frames measurement
Each pair of reading glasses or metal frame comes with a series of character, including numbers and letter printed inside. These measurements are the key to figure out the frame dimension and proportion. These key measurements are the determines of your facial structure. After cracking the code of this measurement, you’ll be able to buy an accurate size frame based on the correct proportion of your face.
Apart from the frame size, here are the other four vital measurements you must calculate -
Lens Width — Find a frame and observe the three values written in a sequence, such as 42–18–140. The first number form the sequence denotes the lens width, which here is 42. It is measured in millimetres and calculated from the left to the right end.
Bridge Size- You don’t want to complicate thing with the bridge. It’s small but very essential for comfort and usability. The distance between the right lenses and left lenses is known as the bridge size. Here the number 18 denotes the size of the bridge that rests on the nose.
Temple Length — The arm size is highly essential for comfort, it doesn’t have to stick out or stand small. The temple is the two arms that live on your years. The last number from the sequence denotes the temple length. To get rid of glasses being tipped to one side, acetate frames are the perfect adjusted option for you.
Calculating these sequence of measurement helps to be aware of your size. Some glasses don’t usually have the printed measurement but it is easily displayed on the website under the specification category. Once you know the accurate size of your frame, head over to Specscart for stylish range of custom made eyewear. From cheap glasses to high-street designers, all available in the unbeatable price range. All of Specscart glasses start at only £ 29.99, with free shipping and 30 days free return.
