Fitting is aesthethical information which determines the amount of face coverage for a given size.
Narrow Fitting
Regular Fitting
Wide Fitting
The frame shown in the image are all the same size but have different fit.
The three possible fitting are:
Narrowa small lens front for those who prefer to cover a smaller portion of the face.
Regulara medium lens front designed for those who prefer to cover an average portion of the face.
Wide a larger lens front designed for those who prefer to cover a greater portion the face.
What is frame size ?
The size of the frame counts as functional information, which is defined by one principal number:
Hinge to hinge distance:the width of the frame measured from the inside of the everywear from the center of each hinge
This information defines the following sizes:
Hinge to hinge (mm)
Hinge to hinge (inch)
Size
< 121
XXX
XXS
121-124
XXX
XS
125-128
XXX
S
129-132
XXX
M
133-136
XXX
L
137-140
XXX
XL
> 140
XXX
XXL
How do I know the right size for me?
You can try our Size Advisor and let us measure it for you or you can measure the hinge to hinge distance of a pair of glasses you already own with a ruler.
Other measurements
If you already own a pair of glasses, you will see some numbers engraved on the inside of the eyewear temple:
The first one is the Model name, then the Lens width and Bridge width. There is usally a third number which represents the Temple Length, which is the measurement in millimeters of the 'arms' of the frame. Sometimes there is also a fourth number which is the Lens Height.
Each of these numbers is measured in mm
What are the bridge and nosepads?
This functional information describes the different types of the bridge and the nosepads
The four possible bridge and nosepads options are:
Hight bridge fitoffers a more secure and comfortable fit for those with a high nose bridge and lower cheekbones. A good choice if the bridge of your nose is above the level of your pupils.
Low bridge fitoffers a more secure and comfortable fit for those with a low nose bridge and higher cheekbones. A good choice if eyewear tends to slide down your nose, sit too low, or press on your temples or cheeks.
Universal fitthis option accommodates most face shapes.
Ajustable nosepadsnosepads that can be widened or narrowed to fit your unique nose shape.