{"id":30363,"date":"2026-01-30T15:55:47","date_gmt":"2026-01-30T20:55:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ezcontacts.com\/blog\/?p=30363"},"modified":"2026-04-07T09:40:11","modified_gmt":"2026-04-07T13:40:11","slug":"how-should-glasses-fit-tips-for-measuring-and-sizing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ezcontacts.com\/blog\/how-should-glasses-fit-tips-for-measuring-and-sizing\/","title":{"rendered":"How Should Glasses Fit: Tips for Measuring and Sizing"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Glasses that don\u2019t fit right can be a nuisance. They might dig into your temples, slide down your nose, or simply look off on your face. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It can also be harder to see with ill-fitting glasses; they could limit your peripheral vision and ability to see clearly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But how do you find glasses that fit right? That\u2019s what we\u2019re here to discuss. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I\u2019ll run through what you should look for in eyewear, the measurements to have with you, and what you need to ask your optometrist so you can buy your glasses confidently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Anatomy of Eyeglasses<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Let\u2019s start with the parts of the eyeglasses first. No, this doesn\u2019t get technical, and there\u2019s no pop quiz right after. It\u2019s just important to know what we\u2019re talking about, as well as typical measurements for each part. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Frame Front<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The frame front includes the rims that hold the lenses, the bridge that sits on your nose, and the end pieces that connect to the temples.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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End Pieces<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The end pieces are the parts of the frame front where the hinges connect to the temple arms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Bridge<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The bridge is the part of the frame that rests on your nose. Its width is the distance between the lenses, measured in millimeters. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Lenses <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The glasses\u2019 lenses correct your vision, and you can get them made from high-end plastic or glass. Their shape and size depend on your frames. Their thickness depends on the lens material and your prescription. In addition, their width depends on your frames and prescription.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Temples<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The temples are the arms that extend from the frame front and curve over your ears to keep the glasses in place. The arms are measured in millimeters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Temple Tips<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

These are the tips of the temple arms, which curve over your ears.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Hinges <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The hinges connect the temples to the frame front, allowing them to fold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Nose Pads<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The nose pads<\/a> are right under the bridge and sit directly on your nose. They secure the glasses on your face.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Rivets<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The rivets are the small, metal pins used to secure the hinges to the frame front or temple arms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Measuring for Eyeglasses<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Eyeglass frames are typically marked with a series of numbers that represent their sizing information. These numbers are usually found on the inside of the temple arm. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The number will look something like this: 52-18-140. This just means:<\/p>\n\n\n\n