What do the numbers on your eyeglasses mean?

Three numbers are stamped on the inside of your glasses.The long stems of the frames that hold your glasses in place behind your ears have numbers on the inner surface.

Eye size, bridge width, and temple length are some of the key measurements that describe eyeglass sizes.

The horizontal width of the lens is represented by the eye size.The openings in the frame are 48mm wide.The eye size of most frames is between 40 and 62mm.

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The second number is the bridge size.It is the size of the bridge that rests on your nose.The frame bridge is 19mm wide.The bridge size of the frames varies from 14 to 24mm.

The temple length is the length from the frame hinge to the back tip of the temple.The temple is 140mm in length.Temple lengths range from 120 to 150mm.

A small square will separate the eye size and the bridge size on the frame.

In addition to the eye size, bridge size and temple length, you may see other numbers stamped on the inside of the frame.The frame model and the color of the frame are usually designated by these.

Two frames with the same size may fit differently depending on the style of the frame.Read more about the different sizes of eyeglasses.

If you want glasses that look great and fit well, visit an eye doctor or optical retailer.

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