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We share basic skills for choosing an eyeglass frame<\/h1>\n

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This is rather technical information for choosing the first frame, which should not be decisive for all subsequent cases. After all, the selection of such an accessory as glasses cannot be reduced to a set list of rules, without taking into account personal preferences.<\/h2>\n

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We share basic skills for choosing an eyeglass frame<\/h1>\n

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This is rather technical information that should not be decisive for all cases without exception; after all, the selection of an accessory such as glasses cannot be reduced to a set list of rules, without taking into account personal preferences.<\/h2>\n

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1. Size.<\/span><\/h5>\n

[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1545906920460{padding-right: 6px !important;padding-left: 6px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1\/2″ offset=”vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md”][vc_single_image image=”59380″ img_size=”full”][vc_empty_space height=”25″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″ offset=”vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md”][vc_column_text]In a well-fitting vision correction frame, the pupils are located in the central area of the glasses. Usually, the frame parameters have the form “aa\u25a1bb xxx” and indicate the width of the lens, the nose bridge and the length of the temples in that order. To determine the overall size, it is better to focus on the width of the glasses or the first value “aa”. Let’s reduce it to a clear dimensional grid:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
S:<\/th>\n44-49mm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nM:49-53mm<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/th>\nL:54mm+<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

The photo shows the frame in size M(51). The length of the temples is a variable value that is set by the curvature of the temple. If you already have glasses, it’s time to pay attention to their parameters, most likely they are engraved on the inside of the frame.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row max_width=”1200″ css=”.vc_custom_1606073460637{padding-top: 25px !important;padding-right: 15px !important;padding-bottom: 50px !important;padding-left: 15px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1\/4″ offset=”vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs”][vc_column_text]1. Size.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″ offset=”vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs”][vc_single_image image=”59380″ img_size=”full” alignment=”right”][vc_empty_space height=”25″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″ offset=”vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs”][vc_column_text css=””]In a well-fitting vision correction frame, the pupils are located in the central area of the glasses. Usually, the frame parameters have the form “aa\u25a1bb xxx” and indicate the width of the lens, the nose bridge and the length of the temples in that order. To determine the overall size, it is better to focus on the width of the glasses or the first value “aa”. Let’s reduce it to a clear dimensional grid:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
S:<\/th>\n44\u201349mm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
M:<\/th>\n49\u201353mm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
L:<\/th>\n54mm+<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

The photo shows the frame in size M(51). The length of the temples is a variable value that is set by the curvature of the temple. If you already have glasses, it’s time to pay attention to their parameters, most likely they are engraved on the inside of the frame.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator title_size=”small” accent_color=”#d3d3d3″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1545907154723{padding-top: 11px !important;padding-right: 6px !important;padding-bottom: 25px !important;padding-left: 6px !important;}”][vc_column offset=”vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

2. Form.<\/span><\/h5>\n

[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1606073053647{padding-right: 6px !important;padding-left: 6px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1\/2″ offset=”vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md”][vc_single_image image=”59381″ img_size=”full”][vc_empty_space height=”25″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″ offset=”vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md”][vc_column_text]It is important to understand what type of frame suits you best. We recommend choosing a frame that contrasts with your face. For example, rectangular and angular frames suit rounded faces, and sharp features, on the contrary, look good in rounded frames. Pay attention to how an elongated oval face with sharp features is combined with small rounded glasses.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row max_width=”1200″ css=”.vc_custom_1606073478213{padding-top: 25px !important;padding-right: 15px !important;padding-bottom: 50px !important;padding-left: 15px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1\/4″ offset=”vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs”][vc_column_text]2. Form.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″ offset=”vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs”][vc_single_image image=”59381″ img_size=”full” alignment=”right”][vc_empty_space height=”25″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″ offset=”vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs”][vc_column_text]It is important to understand what type of frame suits you best. We recommend choosing a frame that contrasts with your face. For example, rectangular and angular frames suit rounded faces, and sharp features, on the contrary, look good in rounded frames. Pay attention to how an elongated oval face with sharp features is combined with small rounded glasses.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator title_size=”small” accent_color=”#d3d3d3″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1545907135523{padding-top: 11px !important;padding-right: 6px !important;padding-bottom: 25px !important;padding-left: 6px !important;}”][vc_column offset=”vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

3. Landing.<\/span><\/h5>\n

[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1545906965811{padding-right: 6px !important;padding-left: 6px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1\/2″ offset=”vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md”][vc_single_image image=”59382″ img_size=”full”][vc_empty_space height=”25″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″ offset=”vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md”][vc_column_text]Sometimes, glasses just don’t fit, even if the size and shape are correct. In the store, our master aligns the frame on your face and adjusts the fit. For online orders, we will check the geometry of each model and customize it to universal parameters. If the frame has metal nose pads, you can adjust them yourself. Significant changes to the fit should be made by a master in the manufacture and repair of glasses.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row max_width=”1200″ css=”.vc_custom_1606073486472{padding-top: 25px !important;padding-right: 15px !important;padding-bottom: 50px !important;padding-left: 15px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1\/4″ offset=”vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs”][vc_column_text]3. Landing.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″ offset=”vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs”][vc_single_image image=”59382″ img_size=”full” alignment=”right”][vc_empty_space height=”25″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″ offset=”vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs”][vc_column_text]Sometimes, glasses just don’t fit, even if the size and shape are correct. In the store, our master aligns the frame on your face and adjusts the fit. For online orders, we will check the geometry of each model and customize it to universal parameters. If the frame has metal nose pads, you can adjust them yourself. Significant changes to the fit should be made by a master in the manufacture and repair of glasses.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”boxed” max_width=”980″ content_placement=”middle”][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1690484934169{padding: 15px !important;}”][vc_empty_space height=”75″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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