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What’s My Eyeglass Frame Size?
Filed Under Eyewear |
Just as a follow-up to my recent post FrameFinder Fun - Try on Frames Online, I thought I'd provide a little explanation on the question "what's my frame size?" and where to get that information.
If it's your first time to wear prescription eyeglasses, then you'll need to get a measurement by a trained professional such as at your eye doctor's office.
For example, to order a pair of prescription frames at FramesDirect.com, you'll need several pieces of information - eye size, bridge and temple. Take a look at the image below from the Polo 412 (Regular hinge) eyeglasses product page:
Huh? What the heck are those? I've been wearing eyeglasses since The Beatles invaded America and the first time I shopped for frames online, I was clueless about what those were, how to measure them or where to get that information.
Fear not, intrepid web surfer, because it's easier than you think. If you're a pro at wearing prescription glasses like me, then chances are you've got the information you need at the tip of your fingers. Well, hanging on your ears, anyway.
Turns out that most prescription frames will have your exact measurements engraved on the temples (arm pieces) or behind the nose bridge area as shown in the image below (taken from our Buying Frames Online page):
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On my current eyeglass frames, it reads 52 17-150, which translates to an eye size of 52, bridge size of 17 and temple length of 150.
What about the Vertical(B) in the image example above? Unless you have been told what the B measurement is - or seen it in an optical catalog, you won't know what that is. The B only becomes relevant when you want to order bifocals/no-line progressives - and then the optician would have to review the B in order to determine if it was deep enough. Other than that, the B measurement plays no real role except as an indication of how "deep" the eye portion is - and is not required as part of the order process.
So, I hope this provides answers to any questions that you might have about ordering frames online. It's really an easy, painless process, so feel free to browse our entire eyeglass frames catalog online to find your size.
Richard Burckhardt, VP of Search
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Spoke extensively (extendedly) with Jessica this morning. I most admire her patience and thinking “outside the box” to try and help me. Please COMMEND her for her wonderful telephone etiquette and extensive knowledge and give her my grateful thanks.
You have been very helpful. I am trying to get my daughter eyeglasses from another country because they are not available here , and I couldn’t tell the size.
Thank you
Beyond the individual measurements, is there a vendor that caters to those of us with extremely large faces/heads?
Thank you,
Greg Bernacchi
Greg -
For sunglasses, check out Fatheadz. These sunglasses are oversized and made specifically for those with larger faces.
We offer the following eyeglasses in larger sizes:
Chesterfield 686T in Gunmetal and Light Brown in eye sizes 56, 59 and 62.
Safilo Elasta 7126 in Brown and Bakelite in eye sizes 58, 60 and 62 and Gold Ash in 58 and 60.
Safilo Elasta 7127 in Brown, Bakelite and Gold Ash in eye sizes 58, 60 and 62.
If you are looking for a specific style, material and/or size, please let us know so we can do further research for you.
Here’s another option that we just added to our catalog - Fatheadz eyeglasses. These are specifically for those of us who are cranially endowed.
Still having trouble figuring out frame size for my daughters glasses…wanting to suprise her for Christmas with some Vera Bradley “Frannie” glasses. Her current frames have this on the arm piece: SPX 2500 00 6054 17[]40 …??? She tried on a pair in the childrens eyewear section which fit her perfectly but I don’t know what size they were. I see you offer 2 sizes but not sure if Vera Bradley offers a childrens line of eyewear of if she tried on the smaller of the 2 sizes.
Based on the information written on your daughters current glasses SPX 2500 00 6054 17[]40 - I would assume the following:
SPX 2500 00 is probably the brand and model name - and 6054 the color number.
17 would refer to what we call the “bridge size” - the distance in millimeters between the lenses and the part of the frame that fits over the nose.
40 would refer to the “eye size” or the width of the lens portion of the frame in millimeters.
So your daughter probably wears a 40 eye size and a 17 bridge size.
If you browse the Vera Bradley collection and find a frame you like that has eye and bridge sizes within about one or two millimeter of what she is wearing - you should be fine.
For example, a 42 eye and 19 bridge might still work for her. Of course, the closer to 40/17 you get the better - if her current frame fits her well.
Hope that’s helpful. Let me know if we can be of further assistance.
Kind regards
Dr. Dhavid Cooper
i wanted to list a pair of glasses on ebay for sale.
the size is
40X18 with 5? temples
they do not fit anyone in my home
i was wondering if this is concidered small, large, average… so i can make a suggestion such as
“good size for young adult women”
what do you suggest?
This would be considered small, almost child-sized.
Where do I click to order frames? My present frame eye size is 50mm, the bridge size is 19.8mm, the full length of the temple arm is 131.36mm, the lens height is 28.5mm, and the total frame width is 127.8mm.
Do you have a Palermo style frame with these dimensions?
Looking for large men’s metal, semi-rimless large size and bridge. Approx. 57-22 eyesize. Please reply as promptly as possible with price and if there is a minimum purchase.
You might want to take a look at Fatheadz eyeglasses, which are extra large frames. They offer two semi-rimless models in metal. Both are currently priced at $80.
Other brands that include large sizes include Hummer, XXL and Flexon.
There is no minimum purchase.
Where can I find reading glasses with a very wide and high bridge? Thank you
I am having difficulty finding smaller glasses to fit my nose as it measures 46-47 depending on bridge. Have any suggestions?
What is temple type: skull?
What are the different temple types?
There are two main temple types for many, but not all frames, skull and cable. Skull is the most common and it is a temple that goes straight back and angles slightly behind the ear. Cable is a type of temple that again, goes straight back alongside the side of your head, but the cable temple curves all the way around the backside of your ear, forming a “c” shape that cups your ear. You can see the difference of the two types when viewing the Berkshire Chase eyeglasses collection. The English Walmer picture displays skull temples and the English Warwick picture displays cable temples (the first two images on the catalog page).
Roberto -
When looking for reading glasses in a specific bridge size and height, your best option is to choose an ophthalmic frame that suits your needs and then have prescription lenses mounted with your exact reading power. Most ready-made reading glasses tend to follow the same style and size pattern, a narrow and low set bridge, making it difficult for people who need a wider and higher bridge to find one that fits. I wish I could tell you that the search would be quick and easy, but unfortunately, because there are hundreds of thousands ophthalmic frames on the market, it?s impossible at this point to search by size. Perhaps shopping around at your local optical store and trying frames on would be the best place for you to start. An even better bet would be to try our Virtual Try On.
Darlene -
Finding a frame that fits your nose depends solely on the bridge size of the frame. If the eye size of your frame is around 46-47, then you need to concentrate on the bridge size. This number usually ranges between 15 and 21. If you have a narrow nose and need a smaller bridge, then start with the smallest of bridges and then move up until you find one that is comfortable for you. Metal frames and plastic frames can make a difference as well. If you find a frame that you like in plastic and the bridge is 16 for example, you may not necessarily have to find a metal frame with a 16 bridge. Metal frames are equipped with nose pads that allow for adjustments to be made according the person?s nose. Basically, you will have to do some old fashioned searching by trying on frames and finding out what your size is, or close to it, and then browse our catalogs for frames that are 46-47 in size and that are available with a bridge no larger then 16-17. You can try on frames by using our Virtual Try On.
Hi,
I currently wear eyeglasses that are approximately 47-17-140. These are Dolce and Gabbana frames, I can’t tell the model number as the temples are old and have worn off. I have been having a lot of trouble finding eyeglasses that fit me as I have a thinner face and over the past few years everything seems to have gotten bigger. Most frames I see are usually 51/18 and occassionally i see 49/17.
It would be great if you included an ability in your advanced search to search frames by measurements, instead of just by designer and male/female, etc. That way we could spend some time looking only at the frames that will actually fit us properly.
Aside from that, do you have any recommendations of fashionable brands that offer smaller frame sizes?? You have such a great selection that going through all the models and brands one by one is taking forever.
Thanks for your help!
Thank you for your input. We always appreciate our customers suggestions on how we can improve our website to make it easier to shop online. I sent your search suggestion to our technical support team so that they can take it to the drawing board to see how and where we might be able to fit this within the structure of our website.
A few suggestions:
Giorgio Armani 522 and 524 47/20-140
Fossil Coolidge 47/19-140
Brooks Brothers 191 47/20
Keep in mind that if you choose any of the frames that I have listed above, please be sure to put a note in the comment of your order that you would like 140 temples, so that we will know to give you a temple change since none of these frames come with 140 temples attached to a 47 front.
Sincerely,
Jennifer
Hi Jennifer,
Thanks for your quick reply. It would be fantastic if your tech people could implement that type of search strategy. In the meantime I tried out the “try on” feature that you guys have and i was quite impressed. I noticed some vendors were not uploaded for that feature…do you have plans to include them at some point?
I tend to prefer more square type frames. The fossils you recommend are close to what I am looking for although they are perhaps a bit “rounded” at the bottom edge. I would love it if the Prada 63FV or something like the Banana Republic Douglas were available in a slightly smaller size although I might just be able to get away with the 49/17.
I wanted to let you know that I found some other really great options for you and I wanted to follow up with you on the Prada frame you chose.
Prada 63FV, size 49 (only left in Gunmetal and Brown)
Kenneth Cole KC0514, size 47 (limited stock left)
Kenneth Cole KC0530 size 48
Jones New York (for Men) JNY 312, size 49
Armani Exchange AX 202. size 49 (All colors are available, except the Black in 49 eye is backordered until 5/12)
I wanted to inform you that we have developed a ‘Quick Find’ functionality so that you will soon be able to search by gender, material, collection, eye size and temple size. This functionality is on our testing server so it will be available in the coming weeks.
Have a great day!
Sincerely,
Jennifer
Jennifer,
I just wanted to thank you for your help and suggestions. I am delighted to see that you will be adding the search functionality to your site!! I quite liked the Jones NY frames, btw. I will keep them on my shortlist.
Best regards,
Chris