How do I choose frames that fit?
Start with fit, then style. A frame that fits well sits steadily without pinching, centres your eyes in the lenses and feels almost forgettable on your face. Use the size numbers on your old frame and your face shape as starting points, then try before you decide.
What are the numbers on the temple?
Look inside the arm (temple) of your current glasses. You will see numbers like 52-18-140. They are all in millimetres.
| Number | Name | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| 52 | Eye size | The width of each lens |
| 18 | Bridge | The gap over the nose between the lenses |
| 140 | Temple | The length of the arm |
If your current glasses feel comfortable, use these numbers as a guide. Frames with similar numbers should fit similarly, although shape and design can change how a frame feels.
What are the basic face shapes?
Face shape is a handy starting idea, not a rule. Here is a simple guide to the usual suggestions:
- Round face: angular or rectangular frames add definition
- Square face: rounder or oval frames soften strong lines
- Oval face: most shapes work, so choose by comfort and taste
- Heart-shaped face (wider forehead): lighter frames, or ones that are wider at the bottom
- Long face: deeper frames, which break up the length
The idea is gentle contrast. Whatever the chart says, if you love a frame and it fits well, wear it.
What about nose pads?
Nose pads carry much of the weight of your glasses. Adjustable pads let the frame sit at the right height and stop it sliding down on warm Gujarat afternoons. Moulded bridges on plastic frames do not adjust, so the bridge size matters more there. If your glasses leave marks or keep slipping, tell us. A small adjustment often helps.
Which fit tests can I do in the shop?
Try these in front of the mirror:
- Width: the frame should not be wider than your face, nor pinch your temples
- Eye position: your eyes should sit near the centre of each lens
- Eyebrows: the top of the frame should follow, and not cover, your brows
- Slide test: look down and shake your head gently. The glasses should stay put
- Ear check: the arms should rest behind the ears without pressing
- Lens clearance: lenses should not touch your cheeks or lashes
- Comfort test: wear them for a few minutes and notice any pressure
If you wear progressive lenses, ask for enough frame height as well. Our progressive lenses guide explains why.
Which brands can I try?
Optimax Vision stocks frames and sunglasses from Idee, Irus, Opium, Scott, Pyramid and Ben Hunt. Spectacles start from Rs. 499 (frame + lenses). Owner Prakash Darji has 25 years of experience in eyewear and can help you with sizing.
What happens after I buy?
Free after-sale service is included, so bring your glasses back for adjustments anytime. There is also a 6-month warranty against manufacturing defects (T&C apply).
If you notice sudden changes in vision, eye pain, redness or flashes of light, see an eye doctor without waiting.
Visit Optimax Vision in Super Mall 1, Infocity (open 11 am to 9 pm every day) or WhatsApp +91 70165 09225. Our buy one spectacle, get one frame free offer on a frame + lenses bill of Rs. 1,500 and above is valid till 30 November 2026 (T&C apply).
Quick questions
What do the numbers on the temple of my glasses mean?
They usually read like 52-18-140. The first is the lens width, the second is the bridge width and the third is the temple (arm) length, all in millimetres.
How do I know my face shape?
Look at the widest part of your face and the line of your jaw. Face shape is only a starting point, so the best test is trying frames on and seeing how they feel.
Which frame brands does Optimax Vision stock?
Idee, Irus, Opium, Scott, Pyramid and Ben Hunt for frames and sunglasses.