Parts of EYEGLASSES Flashcards
glasses which are held in position before the eyes by means of sidepieces or temples
Spectacles
The front portion of the reading glasses where lenses are inserted and held in place
also referred to as rims
Eye Wires
small parts of the frame that extend outward from the lenses to connect the eye wires and the temples
End Pieces
The arched piece in the front, center of the frames that rests on the wearer’s nose and connects the eye wires.
Bridge
- supports 90% of the weight of eyeglasses
- plays a major role in determining fit for your frame
Bridge
Types of eyeglass Bridge:
- Keyhole bridge
- Saddle bridge
- Adjustable bridge
- double bridge
- 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
Keyhole Bridge
- shaped like a saddle and spreads the eight of the frame across the sides and the top of the nose
- works well for heavy glasses/lens
- for those who are sensitive to pressure
Saddle Bridge
includes nose pads that can be adjust for fit and comfort
Adjustable Bridge
has a reinforcing bar over the top of the bridge
Double Bridge
- slightly flexible parts of the end pieces which allow the temples to fold inward
- part of the frame that connects the frame front to the temples
- allows temples to swing
Hinges
- clear or tinted material placed inside the eye wires
- designed to hold the wearer’s prescription or magnification
Lens
- Small plastic pieces secured under the bridge that help keep the frame in its proper position
- provides comfort and a snug fit
Nose Pads
- attachments that hold the nose pads in place
- allows room for adjustment so the glasses fit the wearer’s natural face shape
Pad arms
- Tiny metal fasteners found at hinges
- used to connect the end pieces to the temples
- sometimes these are found on the bridge to hold nose pads in place
Screws
Bar found above the bridge that connects the two eye wires
provides extra weight-bearing support
not found on all styles of glasses
Top Bar
long arms on the sides of the frame that extend over the ears to keep the glasses on the wearer’s face
Temples
Types of eyeglass Temples:
- Skull temples
- Comfort-cable temples
- Riding bow temples
- Spring-hinged temples
- Library or paddle Temples
- are the most popular temples for plastic frames
- bent down slightly over the ear and follow the contour of the skull
Skull Temples
- has hook behind the ear with a flexible metal cable
- good for children’s glasses
- good for sport safety glasses
Comfort-Cable temples
similar to comfort cables, except they are rigid and made of plastic
Riding bow temples
- include hidden springs in the hinges that help keep the frame from slipping
- more expensive
- more resistant to breakage
Spring-Hinged temples
- are straight so they can be slipped on and off easily
- often used in reading glasses
Library or Paddle temples
plastic coverings that cover where the temples rest behind the ears
They provide extra comfort to the wearer especially on glasses with metal frames
Temple Tips or Earpiece
