Details about Spectacles Frame, What do the numbers on the inside of glasses mean?

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A guide to understanding the frame measurements on your eyeglasses.

If you’re buying a new pair of glasses or sunglasses online you need to know the correct frame size for you in order to ensure the perfect fit. Fortunately, if you’re an existing glasses wearer it’s easy to find this information on your current frames. In this handy guide, we’ll give you all the information you need to know to ensure your buying experience is hassle-free.

The Numbers on your Glasses

 

What do the numbers on the inside of glasses mean?

 

If you’re a glasses wearer you may notice some numbers on the arms or the bridge. These numbers usually include the frame model, colour code and measurements, as illustrated.
 
The numbers, 55-18 – 145 (in millimetres) displayed in this image indicate the following:-

 

  • 55 (mm) will represent the width of the lens. 
  • 18 (mm) will represent the width of the bridge.
  • 145 (mm) will represent the overall length of the arm.
 
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Info graphics source: FramesDirect.com 

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The Bridge Width

The bridge width is the minimum horizontal distance between the nasal surfaces of the rims on a plastic or metal frame, or the minimum horizontal distance between the nasal surfaces of the lenses in rimless frames.

If a frame has adjustable nose pads on metal arms various modifications can be made in order to achieve a satisfactory fit, see our guide here on how to do this.

The Lens Width

The lens width is the distance between the vertical sides of a rectangle containing the lens shape. The sizes for the lens width and bridge width can usually be found on your current glasses by looking on the inside of the frame

The Arm Width

The arm length is measured from the dowel point to the extreme end of the side, this is made up of the length to the bend and the length of the drop to give the overall length of side.

Overall Frame Width

Another measurement to consider would be the overall width of the frames. Aside from 2x the lens width + the bridge width, the overall width is also dictated by factors such as the thickness of the rim of the frame and how swept out the lugs are.

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