How to Measure Your Frame for the Perfect Fit: A Comprehensive Guide
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Fit is crucial when it comes to eyeglasses. Uncomfortable frames may cause headaches or even impair your vision. The bridge fit, temple length, and frame width are three important frame measurements that must be understood in order to prevent these problems. These parameters improve the durability and utility of your glasses in addition to ensuring comfort. This article explains how to determine these measurements and why they are important for choosing the ideal set of frames, particularly Bôhten frames, which are designed for both style and the best possible fit.
Bridge Fit: Resting Comfortably on Your Nose
The portion of the frame that connects the two lenses and rests across your nose is called the bridge. If a bridge is too tight, it can cause pressure and discomfort; if it is too loose, it can slip constantly.
How to Measure:
To determine your bridge size, measure the width of your nose where the bridge of the frame will lay using a ruler or measuring tape. Usually, this is the area between your eyes' inner corners. Typically, bridge widths fall between 14 and 24 millimeters.
Why It Matters:
A poorly fitting bridge may result in a number of problems:
Excessively tight: It might cause discomfort from pinching and leave red stains.
Too Loose: Glasses will slip down all the time, thus you'll need to adjust them frequently.
Bôhten frames are specifically designed with various bridge sizes to comfortably accommodate a range of nose shapes, ensuring they sit securely without pressure or slippage. Whether you have a high or low nose bridge, Bôhten’s frames offer a comfortable fit for prolonged wear.
Temple Length: Ensuring a Secure Hold Behind Your Ears
The temple length refers to the arms of the glasses that rest on the sides of your head and wrap around your ears. Getting the right temple length is crucial for stability and comfort.
How to Measure:
Measure from the front of the frame (near the hinges) to the point where the arm ends behind your ear. Standard temple lengths typically range between 135 mm and 150 mm. For most people, the arms should gently curve behind the ears without pinching or feeling too loose.
Why It Matters:
If the temples are too short, they can pinch or feel tight around your ears, causing headaches or discomfort over time. If they’re too long, they might not provide adequate support, causing the glasses to slip down your face.
At Bôhten, our temples are designed with lightweight, durable materials that ensure both a secure fit and all-day comfort. This is especially helpful for wearers who need extended wear without the discomfort of heavy or poorly fitting frames.
Frame Width: Achieving the Perfect Proportion
The frame width is the horizontal measurement of the glasses from one end to the other, including the lenses and the bridge. It determines how well the glasses will sit across your face and whether they’re proportionally suited to your facial structure.
How to Measure:
To determine your frame width, measure from temple to temple across your face, and then choose a frame that matches or is slightly wider than that measurement. For a balanced fit, the frame should align with your face's natural width.
Why It Matters:
Frames that are too narrow may feel tight on the sides of your face, while frames that are too wide may appear oversized or slip easily.
Bôhten frames are designed with attention to the typical features of broader faces, especially for those of African descent. Many standard frames overlook the need for wider frame widths, but Bôhten ensures that your frames will offer a stylish yet secure fit for wider face structures, combining both fashion and comfort.
The Importance of Knowing Your Measurements
Understanding your nose bridge, temple length, and frame width is essential when selecting eyeglasses. These three measurements play a crucial role in ensuring comfort, vision clarity, and the longevity of your frames. At Bohten, we place an emphasis on precision in design, ensuring that our frames cater to diverse facial features, especially those with broader face shapes. By choosing frames that fit well, you can enjoy stylish eyewear that doesn’t compromise on comfort or functionality.
Here is how to identify the specific measurements of your frames.
1.Bridge width: The shortest distance between the edges of two lenses which involves two digit-numbers ranging from 14-24.
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2.Frame width (Lens width): The distance between two vertical lines cut outside the left and right lenses with two-digit number between 40-62.
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3.Frame height (Lens height): The distance between two horizontal lines cut the top and bottom of two lenses.
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4.Temple length: The length of the temple from the center of each hinge to its temple tip. It's a three-digit number ranging from 120 to 150.
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Wearing the wrong frame size can affect not only your comfort but also your vision:
- Vision Clarity: Poor-fitting frames can cause your lenses to shift out of the ideal alignment with your eyes, which may distort your vision or reduce the effectiveness of your prescription.
- Long-Term Comfort: Discomfort from pressure points on the nose, ears, or sides of the head can cause headaches or irritation, which can be avoided with the right fit.
- Aesthetic Proportion: Properly fitting frames enhance your overall appearance by providing balance and symmetry to your face.
At Bôhten, our frames are thoughtfully designed with these factors in mind. By understanding these key measurements and selecting a frame that fits well, you not only enhance your overall comfort but also get the best out of your eyewear in terms of both style and function. Make your next pair of glasses not only a reflection of your personal style but also a perfect fit for your face with Bôhten.