L1 Spectacle Frame Parts

Question 1

2 basic parts of a frame

Answer 1

• Frame front (eye wire/ rim)

- Temple

Question 2

3 variations of end piece

Answer 2

(Attached to frame front)

• Mitre 45 (slash)
• butt 90
• turn back

Question 3

4 variations of bridge

Answer 3

(Sits closest to nose)

• saddle plastic
• saddle metal
• keyhole
• adjustable

Question 4

Nose pad materials

Answer 4

Silicon and PVC

Silicon is soft and flexible, non irritant, durable, transparent and slip resistant.

Question 5

Types of nose pad (when adjustable)

Answer 5

Screw in, press in, slip in

Question 6

5 variations of temple design

Answer 6

Skull, library, convertible, riding bow and comfortable cable “hook temple” (good for kids and elderly)

Question 7

5 main frame types

Answer 7

Full frame, combination, half eyes, (half) rimlon, rimless

Question 8

3 types of lens edge

Answer 8

Flat edge, flat edge with groove, edge with bevel