Parts of EYEGLASSES Flashcards
1
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glasses which are held in position before the eyes by means of sidepieces or temples
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Spectacles
2
Q
The front portion of the reading glasses where lenses are inserted and held in place
also referred to as rims
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Eye Wires
3
Q
small parts of the frame that extend outward from the lenses to connect the eye wires and the temples
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End Pieces
4
Q
The arched piece in the front, center of the frames that rests on the wearer’s nose and connects the eye wires.
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Bridge
5
Q
- supports 90% of the weight of eyeglasses
- plays a major role in determining fit for your frame
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Bridge
6
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Types of eyeglass Bridge:
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- Keyhole bridge
- Saddle bridge
- Adjustable bridge
- double bridge
7
Q
- 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
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Keyhole Bridge
8
Q
- 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
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Saddle Bridge
9
Q
includes nose pads that can be adjust for fit and comfort
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Adjustable Bridge
10
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has a reinforcing bar over the top of the bridge
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Double Bridge
11
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- 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
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Hinges
12
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- clear or tinted material placed inside the eye wires
- designed to hold the wearer’s prescription or magnification
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Lens
13
Q
- Small plastic pieces secured under the bridge that help keep the frame in its proper position
- provides comfort and a snug fit
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Nose Pads
14
Q
- attachments that hold the nose pads in place
- allows room for adjustment so the glasses fit the wearer’s natural face shape
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Pad arms
15
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- 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
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Screws
