When you select a frame, how do you make sure it fits properly? Do you use a technical guideline or do you rely on customer feedback? As the spectacle industry expands the boundaries of frame design, eye care professionals must adapt the characteristics of the frame fitting process to the changing climate of frame shapes and styles.The technical steps of frame adjustment are guidelines that will allow each user to quickly identify an appropriate fit, while incorporating the desired mode and feature benefits of the customer.A technical adjustment will be based on five components:1) the shape of the face;2) width of the frame;3) the style and size of the bridge;4) the length of the temple; and5) lifestyle.Each of these components plays a vital role in choosing the right frame for your customer.The five components of a technical framework adjustment:1). Face Shape - Everyone has different face shapes, sizes, and features, which is why frames makers produce different types and styles of frames. The trick is to find a framework that uses the customer's features to meet their fashion needs and overall appearance. The choice of a frame depending on the shape of the face is a subjective process, as what may be considered appropriate depending on the shape of the face may not be the appearance or style that the customer wishes to wear. The table below will help you identify the frame style to consider when looking at the shape of the customer's face:Oval Face - Normal Shape - Most Shapes Will FitOblong face - Long shape - Deep frame, preferably with a low templeRound face - wide shape - relatively narrow frame, preferably with a high templeSquare face - Broad shape - Same criteria as for a round faceTriangular face - Upright triangle shape - The width of the frame should be equal to the widest and lowest part of the facial area.Diamond - Inverted Triangle Shape - Lighter Frame (Metal or Contourless)2) Frame Width - A technical detail that matches the width of the frame to the customer's face. The front of the frame should be wide enough to allow a generally straight path between the end of the frame and the ear. Frames that are too wide or too narrow can affect the customer and affect the frame structure by preventing the frame from remaining in adjustment. A simple way to determine if a frame is too wide, too narrow or just ok is the position of the eye in the frame.Widow: If the frame is too wide for a person's face, the position of the client's eye will be close to the frame's bridge. When this occurs, the client has eyes crossed and a significant amount of lens material is on the side of the temples of the mount. While this type of adjustment may work with products designed to provide an oversized appearance (eg, sunglasses), it is not recommended for clear lens designs.To Narrow: If the frame is too narrow for a person's face, you will have two key indicators: the position of the eye will be oriented towards the temples of the lens and the temples will touch the side of the face well before the ear, producing a "pressed" look on the face. When this happens, it is best to identify the size of the eye of the mount and avoid mounts below it.Just right: If the width of the frame is correct, the eye will be positioned at the center of the lens and will produce a direct path to the forehead temple from the front to the ear. If the position of the eye is not exactly centered, you should have your eyes slightly oriented towards the bridge rather than the temple. In cases where a client has a narrow pupillary distance (PD), first examine the position of the eyes in the lens and determine if a temples adjustment can reduce or relieve the pinch appearance that may be present.3) Bridge Size and Style - Once you have determined a good width for the client's face, you should now be concerned about the style and size of the bridge. This section is essential because the bridge supports 90% of the weight of the frame and the lens. So a good deck fit will help produce a comfortable fit.The main factor that determines the correct fit of a bridge after a poor fit is the amount of surface sitting flush with the nose. The more the deck surface rests on the nose, the more evenly distributed the weight, the more comfortable the frame will be.
Technical Steps to Frame Fitting
When you select a frame, how do you make sure it fits properly? Do you use a technical guideline or do you rely on customer feedback? As the spectacle industry expands the boundaries of frame design, eye care professionals must adapt the characteristics of the frame fitting process to the changing climate of frame shapes and styles.The technical steps of frame adjustment are guidelines that will allow each user to quickly identify an appropriate fit, while incorporating the desired mode and feature benefits of the customer.A technical adjustment will be based on five components:1) the shape of the face;2) width of the frame;3) the style and size of the bridge;4) the length of the temple; and5) lifestyle.Each of these components plays a vital role in choosing the right frame for your customer.The five components of a technical framework adjustment:1). Face Shape - Everyone has different face shapes, sizes, and features, which is why frames makers produce different types and styles of frames. The trick is to find a framework that uses the customer's features to meet their fashion needs and overall appearance. The choice of a frame depending on the shape of the face is a subjective process, as what may be considered appropriate depending on the shape of the face may not be the appearance or style that the customer wishes to wear. The table below will help you identify the frame style to consider when looking at the shape of the customer's face:Oval Face - Normal Shape - Most Shapes Will FitOblong face - Long shape - Deep frame, preferably with a low templeRound face - wide shape - relatively narrow frame, preferably with a high templeSquare face - Broad shape - Same criteria as for a round faceTriangular face - Upright triangle shape - The width of the frame should be equal to the widest and lowest part of the facial area.Diamond - Inverted Triangle Shape - Lighter Frame (Metal or Contourless)2) Frame Width - A technical detail that matches the width of the frame to the customer's face. The front of the frame should be wide enough to allow a generally straight path between the end of the frame and the ear. Frames that are too wide or too narrow can affect the customer and affect the frame structure by preventing the frame from remaining in adjustment. A simple way to determine if a frame is too wide, too narrow or just ok is the position of the eye in the frame.Widow: If the frame is too wide for a person's face, the position of the client's eye will be close to the frame's bridge. When this occurs, the client has eyes crossed and a significant amount of lens material is on the side of the temples of the mount. While this type of adjustment may work with products designed to provide an oversized appearance (eg, sunglasses), it is not recommended for clear lens designs.To Narrow: If the frame is too narrow for a person's face, you will have two key indicators: the position of the eye will be oriented towards the temples of the lens and the temples will touch the side of the face well before the ear, producing a "pressed" look on the face. When this happens, it is best to identify the size of the eye of the mount and avoid mounts below it.Just right: If the width of the frame is correct, the eye will be positioned at the center of the lens and will produce a direct path to the forehead temple from the front to the ear. If the position of the eye is not exactly centered, you should have your eyes slightly oriented towards the bridge rather than the temple. In cases where a client has a narrow pupillary distance (PD), first examine the position of the eyes in the lens and determine if a temples adjustment can reduce or relieve the pinch appearance that may be present.3) Bridge Size and Style - Once you have determined a good width for the client's face, you should now be concerned about the style and size of the bridge. This section is essential because the bridge supports 90% of the weight of the frame and the lens. So a good deck fit will help produce a comfortable fit.The main factor that determines the correct fit of a bridge after a poor fit is the amount of surface sitting flush with the nose. The more the deck surface rests on the nose, the more evenly distributed the weight, the more comfortable the frame will be.
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