Frame Size

A Guide to
Eyeglasses Frame Measurements

THE FRAME WIDTH

measures the entire horizontal front of the frame, from the furthest extended point on either side.

Eyeglass Lens Height

THE LENS HEIGHT

is the vertical height of the lens.

Eyeglass Bridge

THE BRIDGE

is the part that goes across the bridge of your nose—hence the name.

Eyeglass Temple Arms

THE TEMPLE ARMS

connect to the front of the frame on either side and rest behind your ear.

Eyeglass Lens Width

THE LENS WIDTH

is the horizontal diameter of one lens. Doctors may refer to this as “eye size.”