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What are the parts of an eyeglass frame?
- Frame Front: Front part of the
eyeglass frame that holds the lenses in place
and bridges the top of the nose.
- Eye Wires (rims): Part of the frame
front into which the lenses are inserted.
- Bridge: The area between the lenses
that goes over the nose and supports 90 percent
of the weight of the eyeglasses.
- A keyhole bridge is shaped like
an old-fashioned keyhole and rests on the
sides of the upper part of the nose. This
style is for those with small or flat nose
bridges.
- A saddle bridge is shaped like a
saddle and spreads the weight of the frame
across the sides and the top of the nose.
This style works well for heavy glasses or
for those who are sensitive to pressure.
- An adjustable bridge includes
nose pads that can be adjusted for fit and
comfort.
- A double bridge has a reinforcing
bar over the top of the bridge.
- End Pieces: Extensions of the frame
front to which the temples are attached.
- Hinges: Part of the frame that
connects the frame front to the temples and
allows the temples to swing.
- Temples: Parts of the frame that
extend over and/or behind the ears to help hold
the frame in place.
- Skull temples are the most
popular for plastic frames. They are bent
down slightly over the ear and follow the
contour of the skull.
- Comfort-cable temples hook behind
the ear with a flexible metal cable and are
good for children's glasses and for sport
safety glasses.
- Riding bow temples are similar to
comfort-cables, except they are rigid and
made of plastic.
- Spring-hinged temples include
hidden springs in the hinges that help keep
the frame from slipping. They are sometimes
more expensive, but usually more resistant
to breakage.
- Library (or paddle) temples are
straight, so they can be slipped on and off
easily. They are often used in reading
glasses.
- Nose Pads: Plastic pieces that may be
attached directly to the frame or to pad arms.
They help keep the frame in its proper position.
- Adjustable Nose Pads: These pads
provide maximum comfort by distributing the
weight more evenly on the nose and eliminating
uncomfortable pressure points. The pads keep the
Glasses secure and prevent them from sliding
down the nose.
- Pad Arms: Attachments that hold the
nose pads in place and allow adjustments to help
conform to the patient's bridge.
- Top Bar: A reinforcing bar that
crosses the top of the glasses on some metal
frames, popular in aviator glasses.
- Temple Tips: Plastic coatings that
often cover the ends of the temples behind
and/or over the ears.
- Rimless Frames (or mountings):
Designed to provide precise peripheral vision,
is distortion-free and offers an enhanced visual
field.
- Side Safety Shield: Shield provides
additional vertical and horizontal coverage and
prevents impact-related injuries by dispersing
the impact over the entire surface, protecting
the orbiting facial area from lacerations and
fractures. It is recommended for work requiring
impact resistance and side protection from
flying objects.
- Titanium:A very strong, but
lightweight compound that is highly
corrosive-resistant. It remains stable under
high temperatures.
- Wrap Around Frame Design:Streamlined
and sporty design offers perfect protective wear
for both men and women. A wrap around design
allows for good fit, ensuring worker compliance.
VSComputerGlasses.com
701 Uhler Road - Suite 2
Easton, Pa. 18040
email:
sales@vscomputerglasses.com
Phone: 877-872-5780 or 484-546-0029
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