Asked by: Yackeline Tieres
medical health eye and vision conditions

What do the measurements on glasses mean?

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The numbers beneath the frames reflect the SIZEMEASUREMENTS in millimeters (mm). THE FIRST NUMBER (ex.54) =the width of the lenses. THE SECOND NUMBER (ex.15) = the distancebetween the lenses. THE THIRD NUMBER (ex.140) = the lengthof the temple arm including the portion going behind theear.


Besides, how do I know my glasses Size?

Glasses Frame Measurements – Finding The RightFit

  1. The lens diameter is the width of the lens (in mm), measuredfrom the bridge. It can be a matter of personal choice, but it'salso determined by your frame style.
  2. The bridge width is the gap above your nose between thelenses.
  3. The length of the side is usually one of three standards– 135, 140 or 145mm.

Additionally, how do you measure a bridge for glasses? To measure your eyeglasses, you'll need a ruler withmillimeter markings.
  1. The frame width is the horizontal front of the glasses from oneoutside corner of the frame to the other.
  2. The lens height is the vertical height of the lens in theglasses.
  3. The bridge is the small area that rests on the bridge of yournose.

Thereof, how do you measure your face for glasses?

Hold the ruler horizontally across your face andbelow your eyes. Measure the distance between leftand right temples. Record the measurement in millimeters.Use your temple-to-temple width to find the total width ofyour glasses.

How do you determine your frame size?

Wrap your thumb and middle finger around thesmallest part of your wrist. If they overlap, you are smallframed. If they touch, you are medium framed. If you can barely getthem to touch or they are not touching, you have a largeframe.

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