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<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nBecause you\u2019ve done your research, you know that the eye doctor isn\u2019t the only place you can buy glasses<\/a> \u2013 despite the pressure you may feel from the receptionist asking which of their frames you like best \u2013 so you\u2019ve taken your search online. But without an optometrist telling you whether or not your frames fit and making adjustments as needed, how do you find glasses that actually fit your face?<\/p>\n\n\n\n Well, dear reader, you\u2019re in luck. This guide will show you exactly how to find frames that fit, so you can worry less and just focus on looking great.<\/p>\n\n\n\n When you\u2019re trying on clothes, it\u2019s easy to tell whether or not a pair of jeans fits your body. There\u2019s a reason you don\u2019t have doctors at every Old Navy helping you pick out the perfect pair! But glasses are a different story. There\u2019s much more to determining fit than just putting on glasses \u2013 eye doctors check a few specific places on your face to see how<\/em> they\u2019re fitting.<\/p>\n\n\n Let\u2019s do a little test, shall we? Grab your closest pair of glasses and put \u2018em on. How do those glasses fit your\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n How did you do? Did your current glasses pass? If so, you can skip this next section and go straight to finding the measurements of your current glasses. But if anything was off even slightly \u2013 after all, glasses are something you\u2019ll likely wear every day \u2013 you should get accurate measurements right from the source before buying your new frames.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Believe it or not, there\u2019s a science behind finding glasses that fit<\/a> your face. So before you hit \u201cadd to cart\u201d on those daring-yet-stylish frames, grab a ruler and make sure you won\u2019t find yourself searching for our return policy later (30 days, by the way<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n How wide the bridge of your nose is will determine how far apart your lenses should be from one another. Accurate measurements will also ensure that your glasses will stay put on your face without squeezing your nose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n An easy way to determine the width of your bridge is by looking in a mirror or taking a selfie (for research purposes, of course). If the bridge of your nose sits at or below the height of your pupils, aim for a bridge size of 16 – 18mm. If your bridge sits higher, 19 – 21mm will likely be a more comfortable fit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n On your glasses, this can be measured by placing your ruler horizontally on the top of the bridge and determining the distance from the edge of one lens to the edge of the other. If you\u2019re looking for a style with thicker frames, be aware that you may need an extra millimeter or two for a comfortable fit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For your glasses to fit, they can\u2019t be too small or too large for your head. Otherwise, they\u2019ll either squeeze your face to no end or be so loose that they won\u2019t stay on. To avoid either of those conundrums, you should know your exact measurement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The width of your head is determined by measuring the distance between your temples. Using a mirror, hold the ruler up horizontally right against your face to figure out how many millimeters are between the two.<\/p>\n\n\n\n On your glasses, you\u2019ll want to look for a frame width that correlates with your own temple width. You usually have 2 – 3mm or so of leeway when choosing your frames, but don\u2019t go any wider or narrower than that to avoid the aforementioned conundrums.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Your pupillary distance, or PD, is the distance between your pupils. This measurement helps ensure that your pupils are directly centered in your lenses. If you find your pupils are off-center in your current pair, you may be experiencing blurriness or difficulty transitioning between near and far vision. And then what was the point of spending all of that money on your frames?<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sometimes your eye doctor will provide you with this information, but don\u2019t stress if they didn\u2019t. Your PD can be measured by standing in front of a mirror with a ruler against your eyebrows. Close your right eye and line up the 0mm mark at your left pupil\u2019s center. Then, close your left eye, open your left one, and the measurement directly at the center of your right pupil is your PD.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Or you could take the easier route and use our online PD measurement tool<\/a>. Your call.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This may blow your mind a little, but did you know that most glasses measurements are printed directly on the glasses? Nope, we\u2019re not kidding \u2013 it\u2019s usually printed on the inside of the arms. Check yours now. Go ahead, we\u2019ll wait.<\/p>\n\n\n Find it? Awesome. So if you\u2019re one of the lucky ones who already has frames that fit your face, those numbers (along with your prescription and pupillary distance) are all you\u2019ll need to get some new ones. Just make sure you\u2019re taking into consideration any major differences between your current pair and the new one you\u2019ve been eyeing online (pun intended).<\/p>\n\n\n\n For example, if your glasses fit but you want them a little bigger from a style perspective, you\u2019ll want to look for a slightly larger lens width without the other measurements being too large for a comfortable fit. Like our Emory<\/a> versus Emory Wide<\/a> glasses \u2013 the look and other measurements are the same, but the lenses are just a smidge wider.<\/p>\n\n\n\n So you\u2019ve found the numbers, but what do they mean?<\/p>\n\n\n Standard glasses dimensions are formatted as three numbers, each separated by a hyphen. This can be read as lens width, bridge width, and temple length (AKA the length of each arm of your glasses), all in millimeters. If you\u2019re starting from scratch (or just want a fresh start for your fresh frames), you can determine what these numbers should be based on your face measurements and overall style preference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n So your glasses fit. But do they ~fit~? Because even if all of your measurements are right, it\u2019s still important to choose a style of frame that will compliment your face shape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Read our full guide on choosing the right glasses<\/a> for your face shape, or check out the SparkNotes here:<\/p>\n\n\n\n But more than anything, you want to find glasses that look good to you<\/em>! That can be tricky to figure out when shopping online, but the power of technology means that many online glasses retailers offer virtual try-on options. Using a 3D photo of your face, your favorite frames will magically appear, giving you an idea of what you could look like in just a few business days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Even once you\u2019ve found the fit and style right for you, your new frames may still need some minor adjustments. You may be able to DIY these adjustments using tools or at-home remedies, but there are also many professional places that will adjust your glasses for you \u2013 even if you did purchase them online!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Call your eye doctor to schedule an eyeglasses adjustment<\/a>. Oftentimes, these offices will adjust your glasses even if you didn\u2019t purchase them there. Other local glasses retailers could adjust your frames for free as well if you just ask. After all, good customer service isn\u2019t always limited to just customers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Now that we\u2019ve passed along everything you need to know about finding glasses that fit your face, it\u2019s time to start the fun part \u2013 glasses shopping. LensDirect offers the best selection of frame options and more than 4,000 happy customers to back us up. Browse from the comfort of your home, easily view measurements and color options, try your frames on virtually, and then \u2013 the most difficult part \u2013 wait anxiously by your door until they show up in the mail. 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Getting your face measurements<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Measuring the bridge of your nose<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Measuring your temple width<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Measuring your pupillary distance (PD)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Checking your current glasses measurements<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nFinding the right glasses style<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Getting your glasses adjusted<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Ready to get some new frames?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n